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Adjunct Instructor, Spanish (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jun 30, 2026

Adjunct Instructor, Spanish (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number	req26355
Department	Spanish and Portuguese
Department Website Link	https://spanish.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Modern Language 545, PO Box 210067, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Spanish & Portuguese is accepting applications for Adjunct Instructor positions to teach undergraduate Spanish language courses in different modalities, heritage language, and general education courses. Instructors are required to teach in-person and, if needed, online courses. These positions may extend from part-time (.50 FTE) to full-time (1.0 FTE) for the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year. Hiring will depend on the availability of funding, course enrollments and the needs of the department. The Spanish and Portuguese department offers undergraduate majors in both languages with coursework in literature, linguistics, translation and interpretation; as well as MA and PhD degrees. The department boasts one of the largest Spanish and Portuguese language programs in the nation, one of the most comprehensive Heritage Learner programs, an innovative suite of online courses, and long-standing study abroad programs in Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica, and Spain. Note: Depending on the duration of employment, the selected candidate(s) will either be eligible for limited or full benefits. Individuals hired for at least 90 days but less than 6 months will receive limited benefits. Individuals hired for six months or longer will receive full benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities and inspire on campus and throughout the world a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project. Review Date: July 10, 2026 The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Teach two to four undergraduate Spanish courses per semester following the department's course syllabi, standard and practices. Maintain gradebook on D2L and office hours for students. Administer and grade assignments and exams promptly. Attend instructional meetings, training, and orientation. Attend and participate in departmental events. Engage in recruitment and retention of majors and minors. Other duties as assigned by the Department Head. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and community. Demonstrated student-centered pedagogical knowledge. Ability to support recruitment and retention of undergraduate students. Knowledge of effective and innovative approaches to teaching college-level Spanish.
Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree in Spanish or related field. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Two (2) years of teaching and related duties experience (grading, lesson planning, course management). Satisfactory completion of one graduate teaching methods course or a heritage pedagogy course.
Preferred Qualifications	Demonstrated excellence in at least two (2) years of college teaching in Spanish (online, hybrid or in-person). Experience with digital learning platforms (VHL, Cengage, Pearson, etc.). Experience with learning management systems (D2L, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.). A record of professional development activities for online teaching and/or course design (i.e., Quality Matters).
Rank	Instructor
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	To be Determined
Number of Hours Worked per Week	20-40
Job FTE	.50 - 1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	To be Determined
Rate of Pay	$40,000
Compensation Type	Contingent on Student Enrollment
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date	8/17/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	For any Technical/Administrative questions, please contact: Mary Portillo Senior Business Manager portillo@arizona.edu For any Academic/Position Details questions, please contact: Professor Eliud Chuffe Search Committee Chair chuffee@arizona.edu
Open Date	6/29/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	For your application to be considered complete, please submit the following two documents: CV Cover Letter Once you have submitted your application and are selected for an interview, you will receive an email from the TALENT system requesting the contact information for your three references so that they can upload a letter on your behalf. All three reference letters must be uploaded to the TALENT system by the referees. Finalists will be asked to submit a full set, one year, of teaching evaluations.
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