Adjunct Faculty, Spanish

About the role

Position Description Posting Number 201201432P Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Spanish Department School of Humanities & Social Sciences: English and Humanities Position Summary Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University’s Faculty Workload. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Department of English and Humanities. Education/Experience Master’s degree in Spanish and a commitment to quality teaching. College level teaching experience preferred. Doctorate degree preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Ability Knowledge of the teaching of Spanish. Demonstrated teaching ability in Spanish. Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with database use. Familiarity with educational assessment practices Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community. Experience working with Blackboard or a similar course delivery platform. Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage time and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with colleagues. Physical Requirements Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Essential Functions Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester. Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or telecommunications courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Administrative responsibilities include writing syllabi, reading and responding to emails promptly, grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment, submitting mid-term and final grades by posted deadline, and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis. Student advising includes time spent meeting or online with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters; during pre-registration periods, advising includes conducting oral and/or written placement screening to ensure students are placed into appropriate course levels. Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University. Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as in the policy manuals. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes. Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times. Reports To Department Chair, English, History & Humanities Quick Link for Posting Posting Information Number of Available Positions Varies based on need of the dept. Work Location Owings Mills Position Category Faculty Position Type Adjunct Faculty Months/Year Variable, based on courses scheduled to teach Hrs/Week Variable, based on # of courses scheduled to teach Hrs/Year If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date Ending Date FLSA Exempt Payroll Monthly Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $1,191-$1,389 per credit/contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment) Benefits Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants Posting Date 06/20/2025 Closing Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled No EEO Statement Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.