Adjunct Instructor in the World Languages Department - Spanish

Calvin University welcomes general applications for adjunct instructors for the Spanish section of the Department of World Languages. If you are interested in teaching at Calvin, we encourage you to submit an application. Note that this posting is not attached to a specific opening, and that applicants must be available for in-person instruction. Applications will be reviewed upon submission, but you may not hear from us until there is an opening for which you are being considered.

REQUIREMENTS

· A master’s degree or above in Spanish Linguistics, Spanish Literature, Second Language Acquisition, English as a Second Language or related field is required; applicants who also have five or more years of experience in higher education will be preferred.

· All applicants must demonstrate the potential to teach effectively using a variety of methods and instructional technology as required.

A commitment to the Christian faith is essential.  Candidates are expected to affirm the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepare course materials and employ appropriate pedagogical strategies in order to promote student success in university-level courses.

· Fulfill administrative duties such as tracking attendance, submitting grades, and maintaining timely communication with students, faculty, and staff.

· Comply with Calvin University employment requirements, including mandatory online training modules.

· Support the mission of Calvin University, including commitment to the development of a diverse, multicultural community.

To learn more about teaching at Calvin, visit the Provost Office website: https://calvin.edu/offices-services/provost/

TO APPLY

Send us your application materials through the Apply link in this posting.

As part of the application, please submit your full curriculum vitae accompanied by a cover letter that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including your interest in teaching at a Reformed Christian University. The cover letter should also include a list of the courses you feel qualified to teach SPAN 101 and beyond. View our course listing here.

You are also asked to submit unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if hired, official transcripts will be required. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; you will be contacted when an opening is available for an adjunct instructor with your qualifications.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.  

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.