Adjunct Instructor of Professional​/Technical Spanish-Houston

Adjunct Instructor of Professional/Technical Spanish-Houston

On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions.

OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 3,100 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non-traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world.

The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master's programs and three doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) invites applications from qualified individuals to teach one or two sections of graduate courses in the following:

• Professional and Technical Spanish for students earning the Psychological Services to Spanish Speaking Populations (PSSSP) Certification

Classes may be presented in face-to-face or hybrid/blended format that may include real-time video conferencing. Sections are available for faculty to teach on a per-semester basis as needed.

Fully online classes are only available through the main San Antonio campus and do not apply to this posting.

Prepare syllabi, lectures, assignments, and assessments, as appropriate to the course under the supervision of a lead professor who will provide a sample syllabus and select the textbook(s) for the course. Be available for individual student assistance (outside class time) at least one hour per week per section, and/or respond to telephone or electronic communication from students within 24‑48 hours. A virtual classroom is provided for all sections through Blackboard and faculty are encouraged to utilize this technology.

Minimum – Ph.D. in Spanish;
Culture, Literacy and Language;
Second‑Language Acquisition Theories and Practices; or Linguistics. The person must also have proficiency equivalent to a native speaker of Spanish and of English, and be familiar with current practices in language teaching/learning pedagogy.

Preferred – Experience teaching "heritage speakers." Knowledge of mental health matters would be a plus but is not required.

Fully online classes are only available through the main San Antonio campus and do not apply to this posting.

For questions about the position description, responsibilities, or qualifications, contact Melinda Kirtley, Director of Houston Weekend College .

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE

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Please complete the online Application for Academic Employment (must indicate specific discipline applying for on the academic application section "position applying for"; e.g. if applying to teach Criminal Justice courses, indicate Criminal Justice on academic application) and attach each of the following documents:

• Letter of Interest denoting position for which applying
• Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of all transcripts reflecting receipt of terminal degree in discipline for which applying (unofficial transcripts may be attached; if selected, official transcripts will be required)
• Listing of three professional references

For consideration for Academic Employment, all materials above must be submitted together and at one time. Incomplete packets for academic employment will not be considered.