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 English 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 English 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.