Adjunct – Spanish Instructor

Reports To: Dean of Human Services Liberal and Applied Arts

Job Summary

Fluent in Spanish? Enjoy working with those who are interested in learning Spanish? We have an opening for an adjunct (part-time) instructor in Spanish.

The School of Liberal & Applied Arts and Human Services is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to provide high-quality teaching in Spanish on our main campus.  Hawkeye is interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to lead our students.

• Face-to-face classes starting Fall 2026 semester.
• Anticipated class schedule is Tuesday / Thursday mornings from 8:00am – 9:25am

As an Adjunct Instructor, you are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming learning environment for all students. Instructors plan and guide the learning processes for students toward the achievement of curricular goals and objectives as identified and documented in course outline materials. Additional responsibilities include employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting course and student objectives; assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis according to department policies and procedures, and providing progress reports (evaluations and grades) as required. 

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs.  Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Essential Job Functions

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides course instruction in the area of Spanish.
• Reviews and/or plans weekly instructional plans and materials to ensure information meets current accreditation standards.
• Uses various instructional modalities.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
• Provides one office hour per week for student accessibility, consultation and reviews and responds to email in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to meet departmental goals on a regular basis.
• Supervises, recruits and advises students.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Teaches a clinical or lab course if applicable to the program/class.
• Participates in professional development opportunities when presented.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts, current technical skills, and ideas.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff and the general public in a professional and personable manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• College teaching experience.

Working Conditions

Instruction will primarily be on campus, face-to-face with anticipated hours being Tuesday/Thursday mornings starting Fall 2026 semester

Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom or lab setting using technology.  Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.

Employment Status

Part-time, Adjunct position with wages expected to be $848 per credit hour. Anticipated hours will be flexible including afternoon, evening, and occasional weekends hours. 

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
  • Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
    • Describe how you use Spanish on a regular basis.
    • List what days (morning, afternoon and/or evenings) and modalities (on-campus, hybrid or online) are you available to teach.
    • Share why you are interested in our Adjunct Spanish Instructor position and working at Hawkeye Community College.
  • Submit/upload a resume.
  • Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
• Completed applications that include all required materials will be review upon submission.

Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental,

family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.