Calvin University·Grand Rapids, Michigan
The instructor will be responsible for teaching beginning and intermediate Spanish courses. They are expected to use a variety of teaching methods and instructional technology.
The Department of World Languages at Calvin University invites applications for part-time instruction in the area of beginning and intermediate Spanish. The appointment will be for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027.
· A master’s degree or above in Spanish Linguistics, Spanish Literature, Second Language Acquisition, English as a Second Language or related field is required; applicants who also have five or more years of experience in higher education will be preferred. · All applicants must demonstrate the potential to teach effectively using a variety of methods and instructional technology as required. · A commitment to the Christian faith is essential. Candidates are expected to affirm the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. For further specifics please see the college website: http://www.calvin.edu/go/facultyopenings TO APPLY: As part of the application, please submit your full curriculum vita accompanied by a letter of application that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including your interest in teaching at a Reformed Christian University. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Alisa Tigchelaar at alisa.tigchelaar@calvin.edu with questions. FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT 1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. 2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development. DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives. Founded in 1876, Calvin University is a top-ranked, liberal arts institution that equips its more than 3,600 students from 48 U.S. states, 55 countries, and five Canadian provinces to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Calvin offers 100+ majors and programs, including a growing portfolio of graduate-level offerings. Calvin students engage in intensive internships, community-based service learning, and significant research that results in publishing and presenting alongside world-class faculty. The university’s 400-acre campus is in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Discover more at www.calvin.edu.
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