Visiting Instructor, Spanish Language & Culture
About The Position
The Humanities Department at Columbia College is seeking applications for a full-time visiting position in Spanish Language and Cultures at the Assistant Professor or Instructor level starting Fall 2026 semester (9-month contract). Be a part of a dedicated, dynamic, and well-respected faculty that support innovation, creativity, and a strong dedication to academic excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in-seat classes in elementary Spanish language here at our Columbia, Missouri campus, as well as more advanced language, literature, and culture courses in the recently established Spanish Language and Cultures B.A. (SLC) program offered online by the College. The position includes acting as SLC Program Coordinator, which involves assisting with development and oversight of program curriculum, as well as program assessment. Typically, faculty members teach 24 credit hours or the equivalent per academic year. Columbia College is known for its small class sizes, which enrich teaching and mentoring experiences. Funding for conference attendance and other professional development activities is provided on an annual basis. We highly value strong interpersonal skills, cultural humility, and a demonstrated ability to make positive contributions to the College community. Faculty at Columbia College often take on important service roles- participating in admission and recruiting events, academic advising, curriculum development, academic assessment, and collaboration across instructional venues. Many also engage with the Faculty Association and its committees, and support co-curricular activities, and College events (may require occasional afternoon, evening and/or weekend commitments). The salary offered is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- A Master’s degree in Spanish or a related field is required and would qualify the candidate for the rank of Visiting Instructor.
- Native or near native fluency in Spanish is expected together with an excellent command of English.
- Completed Columbia College application
- Letter of interest
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
- Evidence of effective teaching
- Names of three references from professional colleagues
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate will possess experience demonstrating effective student-centered teaching strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners in multiple learning environments, and show potential for quality curriculum development.
- Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Candidates who reflect the diversity of the College’s student population and surrounding community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Teaching in-seat classes in elementary Spanish language
- Teaching more advanced language, literature, and culture courses in the recently established Spanish Language and Cultures B.A. (SLC) program offered online
- Acting as SLC Program Coordinator, which involves assisting with development and oversight of program curriculum, as well as program assessment
- Participating in admission and recruiting events
- Academic advising
- Curriculum development
- Academic assessment
- Collaboration across instructional venues
- Engaging with the Faculty Association and its committees
- Supporting co-curricular activities
- Supporting College events (may require occasional afternoon, evening and/or weekend commitments)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
