Part-time Lecturer in Spanish
The University of Chicago

Description

The Department of Romance Language and Literatures at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers in Spanish. The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in various courses of the Spanish Language curriculum. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching language courses at various levels (elementary, intermediate, and/or advanced), holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparing and grading of assignments and testing materials. Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union. The per-course salary for academic year 2026-27 will be at least $9,193. This position is not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in Spanish Language pedagogy and/or a related field, superior proficiency in Spanish and English according to ACTFL guidelines, and experience teaching Spanish at the college or post-secondary level.

Application Instructions

Applications must include:

• Current CV
• Cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience and discusses approaches to pedagogy
• Sample syllabus
• The names and contact information of three references whose recommendation may be solicited
  
  

Optional Materials:

• Course evaluations, if available
• A teaching demonstration video, if available (please include a link to an externally hosted video)
  
  

The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment site at the following link: apply.interfolio.com/187851. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review. Review of application materials will begin July 10, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the academic training and experience most appropriate for our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2027.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered. For more information about this position, please contact Callie Manick, cpbrown@uchicago.edu.

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