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The University of Georgia · 1 month ago

Lecturers in Spanish

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The University of Georgia is the state's flagship university, known for its commitment to higher education and academic excellence. They are seeking two full-time Lecturers in Spanish to teach language, literature, and culture courses at the undergraduate level, starting August 1, 2026.

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Responsibilities

Teaching language, literature, and culture courses at the undergraduate level

Supporting students in the Spanish and Romance Languages B.A. programs

Teaching four courses per semester

Participating in departmental service and recruitment for programs, including majors, minors, and study-abroad opportunities

Collaborating across the university and fostering collegial, supportive working relationships

Qualification

Teaching experiencePh.D. in SpanishNative fluency in SpanishInnovative pedagogical approachesEnglish fluencyCollegialityStudent engagement strategiesInterpersonal skillsMentoring students

Required

Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field, conferred by the start date

Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States

1 year of experience teaching courses in contemporary Peninsular Literature or Latinx Literature and Cultures

Preferred

Strong record of language teaching, demonstrate excellence in teaching, and possess the interpersonal skills and collegiality necessary to sustain a strong Spanish program at an R1 institution

Demonstrated expertise in teaching at the university level

Ability and willingness to teach all levels of Spanish language and large classes, with demonstrated effective strategies for student engagement

Evidence of innovative pedagogical approaches

Evidence of native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English

Versatile teacher with multidisciplinary interests

Interest in outreach and student recruitment

Interest in program-building (including study abroad, course development, etc.)

Ability to mentor students at undergraduate level

Company

The University of Georgia

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The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.

Founded in 1785

Athens, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees