Part-Time Faculty - SPA Spanish; Fall

Part-Time Faculty - SPA 101-202 Spanish (Fall 2026)

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University is seeking part-time instructor(s) to teach 4-credit section(s) of beginning and/or intermediate Spanish in the fall 2026 semester, which begins August 24, 2026 (appointment begins on August 17, 2026). Offer is contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

Spanish I (SPA
101) 4 credits:
Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish.

Spanish II (SPA
102) 4 credits:
Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish.

Spanish III (SPA
201) 4 credits:
Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish.

Spanish IV (SPA
202) 4 credits:
Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Spanish.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department. All positions and offers are subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Master's degree required. Native or near-native fluency required. Experience in university-level teaching preferred. Experience with communicative, proficiency-oriented language instruction preferred. Familiarity with flipped classroom methodology preferred. Experience integrating instructional technology, including AI-supported language learning tools, into language instruction preferred.

It is understood that teaching assignments may include: developing and/or updating a class syllabus; ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date; preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments; maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week; presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class; meeting all designated class periods;

working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes; submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations; grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner; providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations; completing all other course related duties as outlined by your department's policies for part-time instructors; building a positive rapport with the students and faculty.

For full consideration, in addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of names of three references at  Search will remain open until filled. No phone inquiries please.