Faculty (Part-time) - Instructors of Spanish

Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Modern Languages at Western Kentucky University is accepting applications to establish a pool of qualified part-time faculty to teach two to three sections of first-year Spanish. Classes meet during day or evening time slots, two or three days per week, at WKU’s main campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The department seeks instructors committed to beginning and intermediate instruction who can demonstrate excellent teaching ability and effective use of technology in instruction.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants must submit a letter of interest identifying the area in which they are qualified to teach, a curriculum vitae or résumé, and unofficial transcripts through the electronic talent management system. Kentucky law requires public postsecondary institutions to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks. WKU is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application and selection process.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish.
• Evidence of excellent teaching ability.
• Effective use of technology in instruction.
• Commitment to beginning and intermediate instruction.
• Native or near-native abilities in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach two to three sections of first-year Spanish.
• Provide beginning and intermediate Spanish instruction.
• Use technology effectively in instruction.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness and health benefits for employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Tuition discount program for employees and dependents.
• Workplace culture that supports balancing work and family responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time