Adjunct Faculty Spanish Program

Position Responsibilities:

The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting adjunct faculty for the Spring 2022 semester within the Spanish Program of the School of World Studies. The program is specifically looking for one or more instructors to teach introductory Spanish courses. Your application will remain active for a year; you may resubmit your application for subsequent years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NOTE: This is a part-time, non-benefited faculty position. Adjunct contracts are for one semester.

Duties Include:

Instruct students in Spanish classes.
Meet all designated course instruction guidelines, including course preparation, assessments, grading, records management and submission of the course syllabus.
Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided.
Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
Submit final grades according to College/Department policy.

Course description for Spring 2022:
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Enrollment requires any student with previous exposure to Spanish to take the placement test to determine eligibility. For students with no prior knowledge of Spanish. Beginning grammar, reading, writing and oral skills.
NOTE: For Spring 2022 this course is scheduled TR 9:30-10:45am. Must be able to teach both online and in-person.

We may have additional needs for other courses, both online and in person and for Spring 2022 or Fall 2022.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Spanish or a related field.

COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level. Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology. Demonstrated experience teaching in online formats. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Spanish or a related discipline is highly preferred

Salary Range: $1,200 per credit hour



Position Details:

Department: World Studies
Employment Type: EX - Exempt Salaried Other
Restricted Status:
FTE:
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Dacia Shamblin

Contact Email: dankodl@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: 804-827-2942