"Instructor of Spanish"

Summary

The Department of World Languages & Cultures at Washington and Jefferson College is seeking applications for a full-time position for Instructor of Spanish beginning in January 2026. The appointment is for 2.5 years (from January 2026 to April 2028), and the Instructor will be assessed annually by the Spanish Program to confirm continuation. In the spring term of 2028, the position may be renewed for 3 years with administrative approval from Academic Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach three undergraduate Spanish courses at the beginner or intermediate level or a combination of beginner- and intermediate-level Spanish courses each semester. During fall semesters, the three courses might take place in the afternoon. Courses are taught in person, on campus, MWF.
• Stay current with developments in the field of Spanish Language and Culture, Second-Language Pedagogy, Second-Language Acquisition.
• Offer three office hours per week, one per hour taught.
• Work with Spanish team on syllabi that meet department and College standards.
• Prepare meaningful classroom experiences, which include a variety of pedagogical strategies, including mini lectures, discussions, tests and exams.
• Design, administer, and grade examinations.
• Submit grades, schedules and syllabi in a timely fashion.
• Reply to emails from students, the Department, and the office of Academic Affairs regularly.

Education

Applicants should hold an MA or a higher degree in Spanish Literature or Culture (with training in Second-Language Pedagogy, Second-Language Acquisition), Second Language Pedagogy, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field.

Experience

Multiple years of experience in teaching Spanish at an undergraduate institution in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and demonstrate a native or near-native proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Must be able to work closely with the supervisor from the Spanish team while managing the courses independently.
• Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written), and cross-cultural skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.
• Must have expertise in the use of instructional technology and communicative, proficiency-based, teaching methodologies.
• Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. List of at least three recent academic references
4. Statement of teaching philosophy
5. Copy of at least one set of official student evaluations from Spanish courses taught between January 2024 and today

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.