Adjunct Faculty - Spanish

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Spanish

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

School of Arts, Language & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

About Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution's 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

Faculty members at Texas A&M University-Kingsville teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses across multiple sections and formats, maintaining high standards of instructional quality. They contribute to the university's research mission and also engage in service through departmental participation, student support, and collaboration on curriculum and academic initiatives. Additionally, they fulfill institutional responsibilities such as compliance processes, meetings, and supporting the university's broader mission of education and community engagement.

Adjunct in Spanish (non-tenure track), beginning Spring 2027

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Will teach five sections per fall/spring semesters.
• Courses include SPAN 1311: Elementary Spanish I, SPAN 1312: Elementary Spanish II, SPAN 2311: Intermediate Spanish I, SPAN 2312: Intermediate Spanish II
• Must maintain on-campus presence to deliever face-to-face courses
• Demonstrated history of quality teaching is expected.

Other Duties

• The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Minimum earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Spanish from a regionally accredited institution or university.

Required Experience

• Teaching experience in online course delivery is desirable.
• Willingness and ability to teach dual-enrolled sections of Spanish at area high schools, as needed.

Other Requirements

Other Requirements and Factors

• Must maintain on-campus presence to deliver face-to-face courses
• This position is security sensitive
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Deadlines: Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Position must be filled by December 15, 2026. Teaching and related duties will commence in December 2026.

Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be mailed directly form each degree granting institution to the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO) http://www.aacrao.org.credential/index.htm.

Inquiries may be directed to: Pamela Wright @ pamela.wright@tamuk.edu.

For more information about the university and department, visit our website at http://www.tamuk.edu.

Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position. Texas A&M University is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants.

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.