Adjunct Instructor, Medical Spanish

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The documents needed to apply include the following:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and approach to teaching medical Spanish and medical interpretation
• Curriculum Vitae, including any clinical, public health, or interpretation experience
• Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

For full consideration, applications must be received by June 26, 2026. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. Finalists may be asked to submit additional materials (sample syllabi, teaching demonstrations) at a later date.

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Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Medical Spanish

Department: International Languages & Cultures

Terms and

Hours:

Part Time Adjunct Faculty, Semester by Semester Basis

Salary Range: Per semester:
Medical Spanish courses $1,750 per credit hour (or equivalent); $5,250 per 3-credit lecture class;
General Spanish courses: $1,400 per credit hour; $4,200 per 3-credit lecture class. Part Time, non benefits eligible.

The University of Portland Department of International Languages & Cultures invites applications for Adjunct Instructors to teach medical Spanish courses. This position requires course instruction with three in-person class contact hours per week per section, maintaining regular availability to meet with students, and participation in department orientation and trainings. Specific courses include SPN 380 Medical and Public Health Spanish, which focuses on vocabulary specific to human physiology and pathology, public health issues affecting Latino communities, and continued professionalization of spoken and written Spanish;

and SPN 480 Introduction to Medical Interpretation, which is the capstone of the medical Spanish minor and introduces students to sight translation and consecutive interpretation in healthcare contexts, while continuing vocabulary acquisition. Adjunct Instructors are hired on a per semester basis and teach assigned Medical Spanish courses, not to exceed six credit hours (or equivalent) per semester.

• Teach assigned Medical Spanish courses using evidence‑based instruction practices.
• Provide a supportive learning environment and facilitate effective student learning.
• Adhere to course curricula, methods, practices, and lesson plans as developed by the Department.
• Adhere to University and College of Arts and Sciences policies and processes related to class instruction, including but not limited to syllabus requirements.
• Conduct regular student assessments and provide timely graded feedback including homework, quizzes, and exams.
• Access the online learning system and other network resources to assign homework, communicate with students, complete grading and other assessment tasks.
• Conduct student meetings by holding regular office hours outside of regularly scheduled class time.

• Required: Master’s degree in Spanish language or related field
• Required: Native or near-native fluency in Spanish, with documented professional command of medical terminology in both Spanish and English
• Required: Experience teaching advanced undergraduate Spanish courses
• Preferred: Substantial professional experience working in healthcare settings (clinical, public health, community health, or allied health) where Spanish was used with patients or clients
• Preferred: Substantial professional experience in medical interpretation, including sight translation and simultaneous interpretation in healthcare…