"Part-Time Faculty: SPA 322/LAS 302 Spanish (Spring 2026)"

Job Description

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University, is seeking a part-time instructor of Spanish to teach one 3-credit course in upper-level Spanish (SPA 322) in the Spring 2026 semester, which begins on January 12, 2026 (appointment begins on January 5, 2026).

SPA 322 (Introduction to Latin American Literature); 3 credits
Cross listed with: LAS 302
Modern Latin American literature using new methods of study, basically Cultural Semiotics.

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.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required.
• Native or near-native fluency required.
• Experience in university-level teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

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. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• 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 departments policies for part-time instructors.
• Building a positive rapport with the students and faculty.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, in addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of names of three references.

Pay Range: $1,440 - $1,800 per credit hour

Location: Syracuse, NY

Type: Part-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: As determined by department/chair. Office hours required.

Job Type: Part Time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct