Part-time Lecturer in Spanish in Chicago, Illinois

Part-Time Lecturers In Spanish

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 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. Review of application materials will begin July 10, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. 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.