Spanish Lecturer/Sr Lecturer and Coordinator

University of Florida-Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese Studies; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at the University of Florida seeks a Spanish instructor at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with experience teaching Spanish, coordinating language programs or courses at the university level, and mentoring instructors (including graduate teaching assistants). This is a full-time, nine-month, nontenure-accruing position, renewable annually. The start date is August 16, 2027.

This position requires a Ph.D. or Ed.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish or a closely related field; M.A. or M.Ed. considered if other qualifications are outstanding.
• Native or native-like fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience as a supervisor and/or coordinator in a college-level language program.
• Exceptional organizational and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in the Lower Division Spanish program, with an occasional course at the Upper Division level; typical assignment is three courses per semester.
• Coordinate Lower Division Spanish language courses and supervise/mentor graduate teaching assistants.
• Participate in departmental duties, including committee work, pedagogy training, curriculum development, and supervision of instructors.

Skills

University teaching

Program coordination

Mentoring instructors

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Ph.D. in Spanish or related field

Ed.D. in Spanish or related field

M.A. in Spanish or related field

Job description

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at the University of Florida seeks a Spanish instructor at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with experience teaching Spanish, coordinating language programs or courses at the university level, and mentoring instructors (including graduate teaching assistants). This is a full-time, nine-month, nontenure-accruing position, renewable annually. The start date is August 16, 2027.

This position requires a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish or a closely related field (M.A. or M.Ed. will be considered if other qualifications are outstanding); native or native-like fluency in English and Spanish; demonstrated excellence as a teacher; experience as a supervisor and/or coordinator in a college-level language program; and exceptional organizational and mentorship skills.

Additional desirable qualities include experience or interest in one or more of the following: Spanish for specific purposes; Spanish for heritage speakers; online instruction; leading study abroad programs.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Teaching in the Lower Division Spanish program, with an occasional course at the Upper Division level (dependent on departmental needs); the typical teaching assignment for non-tenure-track faculty is three courses per semester.
• Working closely with the Undergraduate Coordinator/Lower Division Director to coordinate Lower Division Spanish language courses (or the Spanish language program, based on qualifications) and to supervise and mentor graduate teaching assistants.
• Participating in departmental duties, including committee work, ongoing training in pedagogy, curriculum development, and supervision of instructors.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. Candidates at the Senior Lecturer level must have a record of academic excellence and professional experience commensurate with the title. Non-tenure track faculty at UF have numerous professional development opportunities and support for growth, including a three-tiered promotion track. Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website (Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies) to learn more about the unit.