Adjunct Instructor, Spanish

Position Information

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Spanish

Department:
International Languages & Cultures

Division:
Terms and Hours Part Time Adjunct Faculty, Semester by Semester Basis

Salary: $1,400 per credit hour (or $4,200 per 3-credit lecture class; part time, non-benefits eligible).

Job Summary:

The University of Portland Department of International Languages & Cultures invites applications for Adjunct Instructors to teach Spanish courses, including Intermediate Spanish. 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. Adjunct Instructors are hired on a per semester basis and teach assigned Spanish courses, not to exceed six credit hours (or equivalent) per semester.

Please visit the Department of International Languages & Cultures website for more information about the department.

• Teach assigned 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.
• Required:
  
  Demonstrated ability to teach college‑level Spanish in a communicative, proficiency‑oriented framework.
• Preferred:
  Experience teaching intermediate undergraduate Spanish courses at a U.S. college or university.
• Preferred:
  Demonstrated ability to teach Spanish heritage speakers.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

• None.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in inclusive and student‑centered teaching.
• Strong orientation towards continued learning and applying learning in the teaching environment.
• Evidence of a commitment to teaching and student mentoring.
• Competence with and commitment to inclusive excellence; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Commitment to collegial collaboration (e.g., teaching, research, or service) both within the department and across the University.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
• Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for teaching duties including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and learning and course management systems (Canvas and Banner).

• Frequently: sit, perform desk‑based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.
• Frequently: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.

• Hours of employment may require working flexible hours when necessitated by projects or class schedules.
• Stress from work‑related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time‑sensitive, or multiple matters.

Applicants must include the following documents in their application:
Cover letter addressing qualifications and approach to teaching introductory and intermediate Spanish; unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire); names and contact information for three professional references.

All applications must be received by June 26, 2026. A background investigation check is required before final hiring procedures can be completed for all faculty and staff positions. The University is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation should contact the University’s Human Resources Office at hr or (503) 943‑8484.