Part-time Lecturer - Languages and Literature

The University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 27,900 - 44,640; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a Part-time Lecturer in Languages and Literature to teach undergraduate and/or graduate sections for the term. Appointments carry no guarantee or renewal or tenure.

Candidates should hold a graduate degree in the discipline; a Master’s in foreign language is required and teaching experience is preferred. The position is based in Richardson, TX, with monthly pay and negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree appropriate to the discipline and a record of productivity.
• Master’s degree in foreign language is required.
• Two years of college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Master’s in literature/creative writing/linguistics; PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach undergraduate classes and/or labs.
• Maintain contact with student population in class and online platforms.
• Contribute assessment information and data as requested by administration.
• Participate in course evaluation surveys.

Education

Graduate degree in discipline

Master’s degree in foreign language

Master’s degree in literature/linguistics/ rhetoric

Doctoral degree in literature/linguistics/creative writing

Job description

Part-time Lecturer - Languages and Literature

Position Details

• Position Title: Part-time Lecturer - Languages and Literature
• Functional Title: Part-time Lecturer - Languages and Literature
• Department: Arts, Humanities, and Technology
• Salary Range: Negotiable
• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Position Status: Regular part-time
• Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026
• Posting Open Date: 07/06/2026
• Posting Close Date: 07/31/2027

Job Summary

Lecturers teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate sections in a given term. Appointments carry no guarantee or expectation of renewal or tenure.

Minimum Education and Experience

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline/topic and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Preferred Education and Experience

An earned master’s degree in a foreign language is required. Two years of college level teaching in an institution similar to UT Dallas is preferred.

Literature, Rhetoric, and Creative Writing

A Master’s degree in literature (e.g., American, British, Chinese, European, Latin American, and World/Comparative), creative writing, translation studies, rhetoric, or linguistics is required. A doctoral degree in literature, creative writing, translation studies, rhetoric, or linguistics is preferred.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach undergraduate classes and/or labs;
• Maintain contact with student population in the classroom and via electronic learning platforms (eLearning);
• Contribute assessment information and data as requested through the administration and the Assessment Team;
• Participate in course evaluation surveys.