Adjunct Instructor Spanish

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 using the link for “Faculty Applications” on the OBU website at https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html