Department of Spanish & Portuguese - Unit Lecturer

Position Overview

The Department of Spanish & Portuguese at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a part‑time Lecturer position to teach lower division Spanish courses in the  academic year as needed. The field of specialization is open, but an ability to teach all levels of the Spanish language, including Spanish for Heritage Speakers, is ideal. Successful candidates will have experience and competence in teaching language courses at the college level.

Class assignment, instructional hours, and office hours are at the discretion of the department. Classes run Monday through Friday, normally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Salary is commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience; a reasonable estimate is $70,977 to $77,561 based on a percentage of a full‑time appointment. The appointment is renewable contingent on department teaching needs and demonstration of excellence in teaching.

Shared office space and access to campus library, copier, and computer facilities are provided. The appointment is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

• Degree: Ph.D. in Spanish, applied linguistics, or a related field preferred; MA holders will also be considered.
• Teaching experience: Experience teaching Spanish at the college level.
• Subject expertise: Linguistics, heritage language pedagogy, second language acquisition, history of Spanish, Latinx cultures, and/or sociolinguistics.
• Language proficiency: Native or near‑native Spanish and English competence.

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Evaluations for 2 courses (if available)
• Authorization to Release Information Form
• Contact information for 3 references

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Under federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States, as established by documents specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub‑contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E‑Verify check.

Davis, CA