Adjunct Spanish Instructor - Oklahoma Baptist University

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees are expected to embrace these expectations and to model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.

• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.

• Maintain active membership in a local evangelical Christian Church.

• Treat people with dignity and respect.

• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.

• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.

• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose:

We are seeking qualified candidates to teach beginning and intermediate Spanish language and culture courses, with opportunities to teach Spanish culture and literature based on degrees and experience.

Essential Functions:

• Teach beginning and intermediate Spanish courses

• Develop and deliver course materials that integrate language proficiency with cultural and literary exploration

• Foster a Christ-centered academic environment through teaching and mentorship

• Prepare and distribute syllabi according to university policy

• Organize and direct learning experiences with assigned classes as outlined in the course syllabus and objectives

• Meet classes as scheduled and required

• Keep accurate class records and submit reports and grades on time and as requested

• Be available during office hours

• Assist with departmental assessment of composition courses

Other Duties:

• Able to conduct a college classroom so as to maximize the student learning experience

• Demonstrate strong pedagogy with respect to curriculum and instruction

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of constituents

• Able to assess student ability and adjust teaching as appropriate

• Able to work effectively with college age students in classes of around 20 students

• Possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with office and educational technology, software (including various Microsoft tools), and classroom presentation technology

Required Qualifications:

• 18 graduate hours in Spanish or a related field; classroom teaching experience • Experience teaching Spanish courses at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.A., Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Spanish

• Experience in teaching Spanish language, culture, and literature at the college level

• Ability to engage students in the study of language, culture, and literature in innovative and meaningful ways

• Master’s, Doctor of Education or PhD in Spanish or a related field; experience teaching undergraduates in an accredited four-year college or university

Special Requirements:

• Must be a member of a local Evangelical* Christian church

• *Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

Please apply by submitting a cover letter and a resume.