Visiting Instructor of Spanish
Description

  

Department: World & Classical Languages & Cultures

Job Status: Full-Time  

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Reports To: Department Chair

Grade/Level: Master’s  

Amount of Travel Required: None

Work Schedule:  

Positions Supervised: Work-Study students 



POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of World and Classical Languages and Cultures at Benedictine College invites applications for the position of Visiting Instructor of Spanish beginning August 1, 2025. This is a one-year position with potential for renewal. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.


Benedictine College has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2400 students and is a mission-centered academic community. Its mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, and residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship. Benedictine College provides a liberal arts education through academic programs based on a core of studies in the arts and sciences. In addition, the college provides education for careers through both professional courses of study and major programs in the liberal arts and sciences. As an essential element of its mission, Benedictine College fosters scholarship, independent research and performance in its students and faculty as a means of participating in and contributing to the broader world of learning.

Requirements

  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Responsibilities include teaching four first-year Spanish classes per semester. Additional responsibilities include attendance at department and faculty meetings and engagement in the life of the Department and College.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS


Competency Statement(s)

  • Cover letter 
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three current letters of reference that address the candidate’s professionalism in an academic setting, knowledge and application of pertinent teaching methodologies in a post-secondary setting, and ability to work as part of a team. Letters must accompany application for the applicant to be considered.
  • A statement of teaching philosophy
  • Transcripts

Education

The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree in Spanish. 


Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience teaching Spanish at the post-secondary level using appropriate communicative language teaching methodology. Preference will be given to candidates with training in and/or experience with the Oral Proficiency Interview


PHYSICAL DEMANDS


Physical Abilities 

Stand F 

Walk F 

Sit F 

Handling / Fingering O 

Reach Outward F 

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O


Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs N

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N


Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N