Adjunct Faculty in Spanish

Job Openings at Northwestern

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a multi-campus, state-assisted regional institution in the Oklahoma System of Higher Education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The student population is approximately 2,300 students. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a number of exciting employment opportunities in an environment that supports personal and professional growth. The University offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive healthcare insurance package, and participation in the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System. A list of job openings and their descriptions is provided below.

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The Department of English, Foreign Language, and Humanities at Northwestern Oklahoma State University seeks a qualified adjunct instructor of Spanish. The department is interested in applicants available to teach either online or in-person. Adjunct faculty report to the department chair and are expected to follow University and departmental policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Spanish I, Spanish II, and, as qualified, upper-division Spanish coursework to support the Spanish minor.
• Communicate effectively with departmental and university personnel in a timely manner through appropriate channels.
• Plan courses that support approved student learning outcomes and curricular requirements.
• Utilize Canvas to provide course materials and maintain grades.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the English, Foreign Language, and Humanities department and other disciplines regarding course content and program requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours completed in Spanish.
• Ability to teach Spanish I and Spanish II.
• Ability to teach either online or in-person.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Spanish or related field.
• Ability to teach upper-division coursework to support the Spanish minor.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Send Information to:

Dr. David Vaughan

Chair, Department of English, Foreign Language, and Humanities

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

709 Oklahoma Blvd.

Alva, OK 73717

Email: [email protected]

Electronic applications are preferred, via email as PDF attachments.

Applicants should include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae that includes contact information for three professional references, an NWOSU application for faculty, and a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment).

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

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