Instructor in Languages (Syracuse University)

Posting Details Job #: 078406 Job Title: Part-Time Faculty: SPA 101-202 Spanish (Fall 2025) Location: Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $1,440 - $1,800 per credit hour Pay Determination: Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified. FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: As determined by department/chair. Office hours required. Job Type: Part-time Rank: PTI/Adjunct Campus: Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code: UA Job Description The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University is seeking part-time instructor(s) to teach 4-credit section(s) of beginning and/or intermediate Spanish in the fall 2025 semester, which begins August 25, 2025 (appointment begins on August 18, 2025). Offer is contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Course Details: Spanish I (SPA 101) – 4 credits: Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. Spanish II (SPA 102) – 4 credits: Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. Spanish III (SPA 201) – 4 credits: Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. Spanish IV (SPA 202) – 4 credits: Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Spanish. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department. All positions and offers are subject to funding availability and enrollment. Qualifications Master’s degree required. Native or near-native fluency required. Experience in university-level teaching preferred. Job Specific Qualifications Not Applicable. Responsibilities Teaching assignments may include: Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Ordering appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date. Preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week. Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class. Meeting all designated class periods. If unable to meet due to illness or emergency, best effort should be made to reschedule the class or find a substitute. Notify department chair or designated contact of absence and coverage plan. Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes. Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner. Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations. Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by department policies for part-time instructors. Building a positive rapport with students and faculty. Physical Requirements Not Applicable. Tools/Equipment Not Applicable. Application Instructions For full consideration, in addition to completing an online application, please attach: Curriculum vitae Cover letter List of names of three references Apply at: www.sujobopps.com About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University includes: A pioneering history dating back to 1870 More than 200 majors and 100 minors across 13 schools and colleges Nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students Over a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries Students from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries More info: www.syracuse.edu About the Syracuse Area Syracuse is a medium-sized city in the geographic center of New York State, about 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population is about 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living, parks, museums, festivals, professional theater, and shopping venues. Seasonal recreation includes water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring historic sites, visiting Finger Lakes wineries, and biking along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This applies to admissions, employment, and all programs and activities. Commitment to Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community. After World War II, the University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans, transforming Syracuse into a leading research institution. The commitment continues with initiatives for making SU degrees accessible and employment programs for veterans and their families. Commitment to a Respectful Community Syracuse University values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all members feel respected and heard. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/110162 Job Posting Date: 07/10/2025 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants: For full consideration, please attach a CV, cover letter, and three references at www.sujobopps.com. Search remains open until filled. No phone inquiries, please. Applicant Documents Required: Resume/CV Cover Letter Reference List Optional: Other Document Unofficial Transcripts Statement on contribution to University mission Teaching evaluations Supplemental Questions How did you first find out about this position? Options include sujobopps.com, HR Recruiter, job fairs, online job boards, social media, referrals, etc. If "other," please describe how you first found out. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Posting Details

Job #: 078406
Job Title: Part-Time Faculty: SPA 101-202 Spanish (Fall 2025)
Location: Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $1,440 - $1,800 per credit hour

Pay Determination:
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: As determined by department/chair. Office hours required.
Job Type: Part-time
Rank: PTI/Adjunct
Campus: Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University is seeking part-time instructor(s) to teach 4-credit section(s) of beginning and/or intermediate Spanish in the fall 2025 semester, which begins August 25, 2025 (appointment begins on August 18, 2025). Offer is contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

Course Details:

Spanish I (SPA 101) – 4 credits:
Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish.
Spanish II (SPA 102) – 4 credits:
Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish.
Spanish III (SPA 201) – 4 credits:
Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish.
Spanish IV (SPA 202) – 4 credits:
Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Spanish.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department. All positions and offers are subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required.
Native or near-native fluency required.
Experience in university-level teaching preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable.

Responsibilities

Teaching assignments may include:

Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
Ordering appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
Preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
Meeting all designated class periods. If unable to meet due to illness or emergency, best effort should be made to reschedule the class or find a substitute. Notify department chair or designated contact of absence and coverage plan.
Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by department policies for part-time instructors.
Building a positive rapport with students and faculty.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable.

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, in addition to completing an online application, please attach:

Curriculum vitae
Cover letter
List of names of three references

Apply at: www.sujobopps.com

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University includes:

A pioneering history dating back to 1870
More than 200 majors and 100 minors across 13 schools and colleges
Nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students
Over a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries
Students from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries

More info: www.syracuse.edu

About the Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city in the geographic center of New York State, about 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population is about 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living, parks, museums, festivals, professional theater, and shopping venues. Seasonal recreation includes water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring historic sites, visiting Finger Lakes wineries, and biking along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This applies to admissions, employment, and all programs and activities.

Commitment to Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community. After World War II, the University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans, transforming Syracuse into a leading research institution. The commitment continues with initiatives for making SU degrees accessible and employment programs for veterans and their families.

Commitment to a Respectful Community

Syracuse University values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all members feel respected and heard.

Quick Link

https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/110162

Job Posting Date: 07/10/2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Category

Faculty

Message to Applicants:
For full consideration, please attach a CV, cover letter, and three references at www.sujobopps.com. Search remains open until filled. No phone inquiries, please.

Applicant Documents

Required:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference List

Optional:

Other Document
Unofficial Transcripts
Statement on contribution to University mission
Teaching evaluations

Supplemental Questions

How did you first find out about this position?
Options include sujobopps.com, HR Recruiter, job fairs, online job boards, social media, referrals, etc.

If "other," please describe how you first found out.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

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