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Inside Higher Ed · 4 weeks 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 and is seeking two full-time Lecturers in Spanish to begin in August 2026. The role involves teaching undergraduate language, literature, and culture courses, supporting students in the Spanish and Romance Languages B.A. programs, and participating in departmental service and recruitment activities.

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Responsibilities

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

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

Teach four courses per semester

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

Collaborate across the university and foster collegial, supportive working relationships

Qualification

NativeTeaching experience in literaturePh.D. in SpanishNear-native fluency in SpanishUniversity-level teaching expertiseCollegialityStudent engagement strategiesInnovative pedagogical approachesInterest in outreachProgram-building interestInterpersonal 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