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Lecturer in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

Description

Gwynedd Mercy University is seeking an innovative part-time instructor with a background in both language instruction and medical/healthcare terminology. This individual will play a key role in creating and revitalizing Spanish courses. We are looking for a dynamic educator with experience in online, hybrid, and in-person instruction, proficiency with Universal Design for Learning, and an understanding of cultural medical practices within Hispanic/Latino communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach immersive undergraduate courses using the target language in:
• Beginning, intermediate, and advanced Spanish
• Develop specialized courses in Spanish for Healthcare, Spanish for Law Enforcement and additional topics depending on the needs of the institution
• Deliver high-quality instruction in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities
• Engage in leading opportunities for study abroad
• Provide students with clear syllabi, expectations, learning outcomes, and course schedules
• Use pedagogies consistent with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support a diverse student body
• Develop engaging, culturally informed instructional materials
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback
• Collaborate with program leadership in revitalizing and expanding the Spanish curriculum

Minimum requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university and:
• Advanced proficiency and fluency in written and conversational Spanish (Castellano and/or Espanol).
• Experience teaching Spanish or experience in a bilingual professional environment.
• Candidates possessing fluency in the Spanish language and an earned Bachelor’s degree who are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Spanish, Applied Linguistics, or related field
• Experience designing or teaching Spanish for specialized professions