Job Description
Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in World Languages and Cultures (Spanish 102) Continuing Elementary Spanish
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: 2026-06-04
Deadline: 2026-06-19
Description:Background:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks and adjunct faculty member to teach Spanish 102 (Continuing Elementary Spanish) MWF 10:40-11:45 am, in Fall 2026. This class with be taught in person on the Moraga campus.
For students with one or two years of secondary study of Spanish (or the equivalent). This course continues the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing, emphasizing conversation on everyday topics.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in course and class preparation and grading on a daily basis, spend hours each week providing classroom instruction, and hold office hours two (2) hours each week. Candidates should also be comfortable in a small-classroom teaching environment with an interactive learning emphasis.
Qualifications:
Candidates should hold either a BA along with a demonstrated record of professional and academic excellence or a combination of professional and academic experience. MA preferred.
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate learners.
Candidates must reside in California.
Salary: $9,929-$13,744 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
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