Pool for Part-time lecturer in Ethnic Studies and Languages

Sonoma State University; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Sonoma State University invites applications for a Lecturer in Spanish in the Department of Ethnic Studies and Languages. Courses are offered face-to-face, hybrid, and online as needed, with a focus on inclusive teaching and student mentoring.

The position involves teaching assignments, course preparation, grading, and maintaining regular office hours, with opportunities to engage in department activities and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Spanish or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Spanish at college/university level.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish with strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish language courses assigned by the department chair.
• Prepare course materials and assessments; deliver lessons and evaluate student work.
• Hold weekly office hours and participate in departmental meetings as needed.
• Observe periodic evaluations by supervisor or chair.

Skills

Teaching experience

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Spanish

Job description

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Northern California

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Education/Library Science 1

Time Basis

• Part Time 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Lecturer in Spanish

The University

Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.

The Department of Ethnic Studies and Languages brings together interdisciplinary programs that examine language, culture, identity, history, and social justice. The Spanish program supports Sonoma State University’s role as a Hispanic-Serving Institute and is committed to serving Latinx students, first‑generation students, bilingual learners, and the broader campus community. Its curriculum develops students’ academic and professional communication in Spanish, cultural competence, critical thinking, and understanding of the language, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Courses are offered in a range of formats, including face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online instruction, and the program values inclusive teaching, individual advising and mentoring, and flexibility for students balancing school, work, and family responsibilities. The department’s interdisciplinary mission emphasizes an inclusive curriculum, community engagement, critical inquiry, and preparing students to participate thoughtfully in diverse communities.

The Lecturer will be assigned Spanish language courses by the department chair, according to the departmental needs and the lecturer's qualifications. Responsibilities include all aspects of classroom instruction; preparing course materials and assessments; planning and delivering lessons, evaluating student work and submitting grades; holding weekly scheduled office hours; attending scheduled meetings, workshops, or training orientations, as needed. The lecturer may be observed periodically by the supervisor, coordinator, or department chair.

Required Qualifications

An earned master’s degree in Spanish or a closely related field from an accredited institution (or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution).

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience teaching Spanish, preferably at the college or university level, with evidence of teaching effectiveness. Native or near‑native proficiency in Spanish and strong written and oral communication skills in English. Experience teaching intermediate- and advanced-level Spanish language courses, including Spanish for Heritage Learners.

Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students from diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds. Experience with student‑centered, communicative, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching; ability to teach in face‑to‑face and online or hybrid modalities as departmental needs require.

Rank and Salary

Full-time is a 15‑unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month.
• The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
• Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part‑time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester‑by‑semester basis.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
• Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter indicating courses for which you would like to be considered
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate)
• Teaching Philosophy or brief statement of teaching approach
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations
• Contact Information for 3 References

Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:

• Temporary Faculty with three-year appointments do not need to reapply.
• Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re‑Employmentlist are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach.

Application Deadline

First consideration will be given to applications received by Month/Day/Year. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged.

Contact Information

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: [e-mail] Questions concerning this position may be directed to:

Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.

The ADA Coordinator is also available ([e-mail]) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Our Commitment

Sonoma State University is a federally‑designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.

Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co‑curriculum that fosters broad‑based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged.

Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment.

We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.

Education Code 89521

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they commit sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Sonoma State University’s Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at [e-mail].

Advertised: October 29, 2026 (12:45 PM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled