Union College · 3 days ago
Lecturer of Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $70K/yrUnion College is inviting applications for the position of Lecturer in Spanish and Hispanic Studies, beginning September 1, 2026. The role involves teaching six courses per year, engaging in co-curricular responsibilities, and contributing to departmental service and community-based pedagogies.
CommunitiesEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Teaching six courses per year
Engaging in co-curricular responsibilities
Advising students
Participating in College service and departmental service including curricular development, student engagement, placement advising, and recruitment activities
Designing courses with community-based components
Collaborating with community partners to build and coordinate a program of offerings and career-adjacent opportunities
Developing courses in Spanish and English on U.S. Latino, Caribbean, Central American, or Mexican cultures
Liaising with Community Engagement and Outreach, the Career Center, other academic departments, and local organizations
Qualification
Required
PhD in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Latin American Studies, Latino Studies, or a related field
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish
English language proficiency sufficient to communicate effectively with campus and community partners
Strong Spanish language teaching skills and experience at all levels
Experience teaching and designing courses with community-based components and/or collaborating with community partners
Ability to contribute courses to 250-299, 300, and 400 levels that complement current offerings
Interest in working closely with undergraduate students
Commitment to inclusion in collaborations with community partners and teaching a diverse student body
Preferred
Expertise in U.S. Latino, Caribbean, Central American, or Mexican cultures
Experience teaching Heritage learners
Experience that prepares candidates to design and coordinate community engagement opportunities for the department
Ability to offer interdisciplinary courses, especially those that intersect with Latin American and Caribbean Studies and/or other interdisciplinary programs
Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition programs
Company
Union College
Union College is a liberal arts college offering student courses in the humanities, social sciences, science and engineering.
Founded in 1795
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5M2013-09-06Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Therese McCarty
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
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