Adjunct Professor - Spanish

Campus OSU-Oklahoma City Contact Name & Email Breeman Ainsworth, breeman.ainsworth@okstate.edu Work Schedule Classes may be day or evening Appointment Length 6 months or less Hiring Range $750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour Special Instructions to Applicants Resume and Cover Letter required for full consideration About this Position To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn Spanish Language presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community. Essential Job Functions: Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods. Completes all mandatory training. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master's in Spanish or English as Second Language. Any other non-English language degree with at least 18 post-graduate hours in Spanish. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Minimum 2 years of experience translating/interpreting Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program. Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program. Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements. Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Dependent on course Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress. Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment. Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems. Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism. Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Working Conditions: Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends in an often times busy and noisy environment. Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms. Physical Requirements: Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening. Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment. Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift). The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US

Posted Date: 6/26/2025