Lecturer - Spanish at InsideHigherEd

Description

The Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese at the University of Virginia seeks applications to fill a Lecturer in Spanish position on the Lecturer track to begin on January 10th, 2026. Subject areas of particular need include, but are not limited to, teaching language and culture undergraduate courses in the Spanish Language Program. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year, three each during the spring 26, fall 26, and spring 27 terms, and active contribution to departmental service and to the vitality of the language program.

An M.A. (or equivalent) in Spanish, applied linguistics, or a closely related field at the time of application is required.  A minimum of four semesters of teaching experience (after completion of the graduate degree) at the college or university level in the U.S. is required. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English is also required.

The successful candidate will join a department with three robust undergraduate programs in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, and a graduate program in Spanish. The Spanish program is one of the largest units in the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

This is a one-and-a-half year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal.

Basic information: application instructions.

Review of applications begins on November 17th, 2025 and will continue until the interviews are scheduled in December.

Required documents:

•        Cover letter that includes: a brief statement of your credentials, relevant past experience, reason for applying, and experience working with diverse populations and/or cultivating a diverse, and inclusive culture in your work (1 page limit)

•        Current CV

•        Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page limit)

•        Current teaching evaluations (of 2 different courses if possible)

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Alicia López-Operé, chair of the search committee, [email protected]. Questions about the application process should be directed to Melanie Sponaugle, [email protected]. The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Qualifiations

•        An M.A. (or equivalent) in Spanish, applied linguistics, or a closely related field at the time of application is required. 

•        A minimum of four semesters of teaching experience (after completion of the graduate degree) at the college or university level in the U.S. is required.

•        Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English is also required.

Application Instructions

Required documents:

•        Cover letter that includes: a brief statement of your credentials, relevant past experience, reason for applying, and experience working with diverse populations and/or cultivating a diverse, and inclusive culture in your work (1 page limit)

•        Current CV

•        Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page limit)

•        Current teaching evaluations (of 2 different courses if possible)