Adjunct Instructor of Spanish or Portuguese

College of Charleston
College of Charleston

Posted on Aug 7, 2026
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Adjunct Instructor of Spanish or Portuguese

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Posting Details

General Information
Rank Adjunct Instructor
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Adjunct
Internal Title Adjunct Instructor of Spanish or Portuguese
Department Hispanic Studies
School/Area School of LCWA
Posting Number A2026011P
Specialty and subspecialty, if any, sought
Master’s degree in Spanish, Portuguese, Hispanic Studies, Luso-Brazilian Studies, Spanish Linguistics, or a closely related field. At least 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish or Portuguese. Professional fluency in Spanish or Portuguese and English. Teaching experience at the postsecondary level, particularly in beginning Spanish or Portuguese language courses.
Courses to be covered
In-person introductory-level Spanish language courses: SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 190, SPAN 200, SPAN 201, SPAN 202. Occasionally classes in Portuguese classes will be available, such as PORT 101, PORT 102, PORT 201, PORT 202 or a 6-credit PORT 150 for PORT 250.
Position Description
Adjunct Lecturer of Spanish (or Portuguese) to teach in-person introductory-level language courses (e.g., SPAN 101 through SPAN 202) on our historic downtown Charleston campus. This is a part-time, non-tenure track faculty position for the Fall semester, with the possibility of renewal based on departmental needs and performance.

We are seeking dynamic and student-focused educators committed to fostering basic Spanish or Portuguese language acquisition and cultural competence through communicative and inclusive teaching practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Is this position Grant funded? No
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18290

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