FL·Foreign Languages and Literatures
P/T Instructors for Spanish
Utah Tech University·St. George, UT
- Type
- Full-time
Location: Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Part-Time Instructor
Job Number: 27GAD921-02
Division: College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department: History, Humanities and Modern Languages
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Continuous
Position Announcement
The Department of History, Humanities, and Modern Languages invites applications for a Part-time Instructor position in Spanish. This is a continuous posting, not an announcement for a specific vacancy. We are building the pool of qualified applicants for possible future part-time teaching vacancies in the Spanish Program. Descriptions of courses within the department is found online at https://catalog.utahtech.edu/courses/span/; information about the program can be found online at https://humanities.utahtech.edu/foreign-languages-program/spanish-program/.
Responsibilities
- Teach face-to-face Spanish courses in general language, literature, and culture (SPAN 1010-2020).
- Collaboratively partner with other instructors for lesson planning and assessment when multiple sections of a course are offered.
- Hold office hour and meet with students enrolled in assigned courses.
- Attend and/or complete required trainings by the University (usually assigned in your first semester teaching, then annually thereafter), as well as completing any additional trainings, as needed and determined by the department.
- Abide by all applicable executive orders, federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as University policies and procedures relating to part-time instructors and general campus employment.
- At least a Master's Degree in a related field required. PhD in Spanish preferred.
- Native or near-native fluency in Spanish required (equivalent to an Oral Proficiency. Interview test rating of Advanced-High or higher).
- Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively teach students using a variety of instructional methods and apply best practices in the discipline.
- Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
- Ability to use student-centered and active-learning instructional strategies and techniques.
- Ability to motivate and fairly evaluate student progress and achievement.
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Part-time instructor position, paid at $1000 per credit hour beginning Fall 2026 and governed by University Policies 631 and 638. Free access to Employee Assistance Program thru Blomquist-Hale and HPC Fitness Center/Recreation facilities; see https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/newemployee/getting-started/new-trailblazers/ for list of part-time staff employee benefits. Fall Semester 2026 begins August 19th.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications are reviewed upon receipt;
If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.
Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@utahtech.eduor 435-652-7500.
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Benefits
Utah Tech University offers a variety of miscellaneous benefits and discounts to employees, both for use on-campus and off-campus. No other benefits are offered for this position.