Lecturer in Portuguese

Stanford Lang Ctr; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stanford Language Center invites applications for a full-time three-year teaching appointment as Lecturer in Portuguese beginning September 1, 2027. The position is renewable.

Applicants should possess native or near-native fluency in Portuguese, with an excellent command of English. Successful candidates will have college-level teaching experience in Portuguese and have taught a broad range of Portuguese language courses.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications are an MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, and/or Portuguese language and literature, Ph.D. preferable.
• Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese with an excellent command of English.
• College-level teaching experience in Portuguese and broad range of courses.
• Preference for standards-based instruction and ACTFL OPI/WPT principles, with tester/rater certifications in hand or in progress.

Skills

Portuguese fluency

English proficiency

Teaching experience

ACTFL OPI/WPT familiarity

Education

MA in linguistics or Portuguese language and literature

PhD preferable

Tools

Tester/Rater certifications

Job description

The Stanford Language Center invites applications for a full-time three-year teaching appointment as Lecturer in Portuguese beginning September 1, 2027. The position is renewable. Applicants should possess native or near-native fluency in Portuguese, with an excellent command of English. Successful candidates will have college-level teaching experience in Portuguese and have taught a broad range of Portuguese language courses. Preference is given to candidates familiar with standards-based instruction and ACTFL OPI and WPT principles, with tester/rater certifications in hand or in progress.

The expected base pay range for this position is $67,000 - $86,000.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good-faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are an MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, and/or Portuguese language and literature, Ph.D. preferable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].