Lecturer of Spanish

Inside Higher Ed; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public comprehensive liberal arts institution is seeking a full-time Lecturer of Spanish to begin August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will teach all levels of Spanish as well as occasional English-language courses. Candidates with an interest in second language acquisition or Spanish for health professions are especially encouraged to apply. This position requires a Master’s degree and proficiency in teaching technology. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching language and culture courses at a U.S. institution.
• Evidence of exceptional teaching.
• Interest in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in the classroom and lab.
• Prepare course content and syllabi.
• Engage in University-related activities.

Skills

Native or near-native fluency in Spanish

Native or near-native fluency in English

Proficiency in teaching with technology

Education

Master’s degree in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or related field

Job description

Lecturer of Spanish

Department: Languages and Intercultural Studies
Position Type: Full-Time, 9-month contract
Classification Code: UG72
Pay Band: 0
Subject To Drug/Alcohol Testing: No
Subject To Credit Check: No

Job Overview

The Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a full‑time lecturer of Spanish to begin August 16, 2026. This position is benefit eligible. The successful candidate will teach all levels of Spanish language as well as occasional English‑language courses in our Intercultural Studies program.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or interest in second language acquisition, and Spanish for the professions (particularly Spanish for health‑related professions and social services).

The teaching load for this position is 30 credits per year (approximately equivalent to a 5‑5 load).

Responsibilities

• Teach students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.
• Prepare content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course or lab each semester.
• Communicate with students after reviewing assignments.
• Calculate and assign grades (e.g., mid‑term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog.
• Track and report absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
• Post and hold regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines.
• Engage in University‑related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events, and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching language and culture courses to students from a broad range of majors at a U.S. institution of higher education.
• Native or near‑native fluency in Spanish and English.
• Evidence of proficiency in teaching with technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of exceptional teaching.
• Evidence of interest in ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrable experience in second language acquisition or languages for the professions.

Application Materials

Interested candidates should apply via this link and submit:

• Current CV
• Cover letter expressing interest and outlining previous teaching experience
• Contact information for three professional references
• Statement of teaching philosophy

About Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. It enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and Ph.D. degrees in marine science and education sciences.

Coastal Carolina University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active‑duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.