Lecturer in Spanish

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for up to two nine-month Lecturer in Spanish positions beginning August 2027. Primary duties include teaching four courses each semester, mainly introductory and intermediate levels, in-person. Additional duties include service to the department and mentoring undergraduate students.

Opportunities may exist for summer teaching or study abroad leadership for extra pay. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Spanish at time of application.
• Experience teaching Spanish face-to-face as instructor of record at the college/university level.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester, primarily in introductory and intermediate levels, in a face-to-face format.
• Teach other courses based on departmental needs and expertise.
• Contribute to service within the department, university community, and/or profession.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.

Skills

Teaching Spanish

Face-to-face instruction

Online teaching experience

Language pedagogy knowledge

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Spanish

Job description

Lecturer in Spanish

Main UNCW Campus

Position Summary

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applicants for up to two nine-month non-tenure track Lecturer in Spanish positions to begin August 2027.

Lecturer positions are renewable annually, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. There may be an opportunity to contribute to summer teaching and/or lead study abroad programs for additional compensation.

Primary responsibilities will include teaching four courses per semester, primarily in a face‑to‑face format at the introductory and intermediate levels, as well as other courses based on departmental needs and the expertise of the selected candidate(s).

Additional responsibilities will include contributing to service within the department, university community and/or profession, and advising and mentoring undergraduate students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Spanish at time of application
• Experience teaching Spanish face‑to‑face as instructor of record at the college/university level
• Native or near‑native proficiency in Spanish and English

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of high-quality face‑to‑face teaching effectiveness
• Evidence of high-quality online teaching effectiveness
• Evidence of knowledge of language pedagogy and its application through impactful teaching methods

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts is one of the largest academic units at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. With over 50 faculty members, we offer on‑campus and online master's degrees in Spanish; on‑campus and online post‑baccalaureate certificates in Hispanic Studies; a combined BA/MA program in Spanish; bachelor's degrees in French, German, and Spanish; and minors in Classics, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. We also offer classes in American Sign Language, Arabic, and Italian.

College/School Information

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising for all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinary minors and post baccalaureate certificates including: Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic science, Hispanic studies, journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, professional writing and publishing, science and medical writing, and women's, gender, and sexuality studies.

The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in the CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world‑class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.

A public institution with more than 20,500 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate‑and graduate‑level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN‑to‑BSN program, an Executive MBA program structured for working professionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Position Type

Permanent

Job Posting Date

10/08/2026

Job Close Date

11/09/2026

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions

Contact Information

Questions about the position or the online application process should be directed to CHSSA Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Itell @ [e-mail].