Department of Spanish & Portuguese - Unit Lecturer; Spanish Peninsular​/Transatlantic Literar

Position overview

Salary range: $70,977 to $77,561

Open date:
June 2, 2026

Next review date:
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Sunday, Jun 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Spanish & Portuguese at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position for the  academic year. The field of specialization is Spanish peninsular or Transatlantic literary and cultural studies. Successful candidates will have experience and competence in teaching in Spanish at the college level.

Assignment of classes, hours of instruction, and office hours are at the discretion of the department. Classes are held Monday-Friday, normally between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Salary is commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience and a reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 to $77,561 based on a 100% full-time appointment. This appointment is renewable contingent on department teaching needs, funding and demonstration of excellence in teaching.

Shared office space, access to the campus library, copier, and computer facilities will be provided. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Ph.D. in Spanish and/or any related field is preferred, although applicants with an MA will also be considered. The successful candidates will have experience teaching Spanish and expertise in one or more of these areas:
Spanish peninsular literature and culture, Transatlantic literature and culture. Applicants should possess native or near-native language and cultural competence in Spanish and English.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• Teaching Evaluations for 2 courses (if available)
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• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

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