Adjunct Faculty - California Bilingual Authorization Program- Spanish position (Remote)

About the role

University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, created to help working adults change their lives through flexible, high-quality education built for real life. Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Programs for 13 consecutive years (2013-2025), the university has a long track record of online innovation. Students across 49 states and internationally can upskill, reskill, and move forward without putting life on hold through technology-enabled, real-world learning. With 55+fully online, career-focused programs designed around the realities of work, family, and constant change, we remain ever-focused on developing future-ready learners who can thrive in a rapidly shifting world. This position is open to candidates who currently reside in California. School of Education Adjunct Faculty - California Bilingual Authorization Program- Spanish position (Remote) Position Overview: University of Massachusetts Global's Bilingual Authorization Program invites applications for an adjunct professor to teach remotely in the Spanish pathway of the Bilingual Authorization Teacher Education Program. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Spanish bilingual education, bilingual teacher preparation, biliteracy development, culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy, and the current context of California public schooling. This position is well suited for an experienced bilingual educator, teacher educator, instructional coach, or scholar-practitioner who is committed to preparing future bilingual teachers to serve multilingual learners, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the Spanish California Bilingual Authorization program in an online format.
• Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences for adult candidates preparing for bilingual authorization.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on assignments, discussions, lesson designs, reflections, and performance-based assessments.
• Model effective professional practices in teaching and learning, including culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy, biliteracy development, and cross-linguistic transfer.
• Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to support course quality, candidate success, and continuous program improvement.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond to student questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in program-related meetings, training, or calibration activities as needed.
• Required Qualifications:
• Current knowledge of the content area related to bilingual education, Spanish-English bilingual instruction, biliteracy, language acquisition, and/or teacher education.
• Knowledge of the current context of public schooling, including California-adopted P-12 content standards, curriculum frameworks, and accountability systems.
• Knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation.
• Evidence of effective professional practices in teaching and learning, scholarship, and service.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Experience teaching in bilingual, dual language, Spanish immersion, heritage language, or multilingual education settings.
• Strong communication, organization, and technology skills appropriate for online teaching.
• Commitment to equity, linguistic diversity, and the preparation of effective bilingual educators.

Requirements

• A master's degree or higher in bilingual education, Spanish, applied linguistics, language education, curriculum and instruction, TESOL, or a closely related field.
• Current or prior California teaching credential with Bilingual Authorization in Spanish.
• Experience teaching or supervising teacher candidates in higher education.
• Experience teaching online or asynchronous courses.
• Experience mentoring bilingual teacher candidates, student teachers, or practicing educators.
• Knowledge of Spanish-English biliteracy assessment, dual language program models, and family/community engagement in bilingual education.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse school communities.
• Work Environment:

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