Adjunct Lecturer Pool
Pittsburg State University
Location
Pittsburg, Kansas
Quick overview
The Adjunct Lecturer will teach undergraduate level courses, both in-person and/or online, within the identified program areas, specifically focusing on various levels of Spanish instruction. Duties include teaching specialized courses such as Introductory Spanish for Health Professionals, Technical Trades Professionals, and K-12 Educators.
Requirements summary
Candidates are required to possess a Master’s Degree in Spanish or an equivalent qualification for accreditation purposes. Essential requirements include effective oral and written communication skills and prior instructor experience teaching Spanish to second language learners, along with expertise in a secondary area like Healthcare, Technical Trades, or K-12 Education.
Job description
The Pittsburg State University Department of English and Modern Languages is accepting applications for a part-time, in-person, temporary Adjunct Lecturer to teach for the Fall/Spring semester with a specific need in Spanish, Introductory Spanish for Health Professionals, Introductory Spanish for Technical Trades Professionals, Introductory Spanish for K-12 Educators.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Teach in person and/or online sections at undergraduate level courses in the program areas identified.
Education and Experience
- Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire
- Master’s Degree in Spanish or equivalent
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Prior instructor experience with Spanish for second language learners.
- Significant expertise in a desired secondary area of instruction (Health Care; one or more Technical Trades; K-12 Education, etc.)
Candidate's must hold a Master’s degree in Spanish or related field. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
- Preferred Education and Experience –
- Instructor experience in higher education or with adult learners.
- Experience with online instruction.
- Knowledge of and the ability to work with a course management system (Canvas).
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
Job Type: Unclassified, Faculty, Non-Tenure Earning
Screening Services (Background Checks)
Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and check.
Position Start Date: August 17, 2026
Application Documents Required*
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vita/Resume
- Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.
*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.
First Consideration Date
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.
Search Committee Chair
Dr. Casie Hermansson chermansson@pittstate.edu
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. .
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.