Visiting Lecturer

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Boston College invites applications for a full-time Instructor position of Spanish language with the rank of Visiting Lecturer. This is a non‑tenure‑track appointment for the academic year . We expect this instructorship to become a long‑term three‑year renewable contract position starting in AY27-28 following a favorable performance review.

The expected 9‑month base salary ranges (paid over 12 months) for this position is $75,000-$79,000. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

The applicant must have an MA or PhD (in hand by June 30, 2026) in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Foreign Language Education, Spanish Literature and/or Culture, or a related field.

The position entails a teaching workload of 4/4 (Elementary and Intermediate Spanish). The successful candidate will also have native or near‑native ability in both Spanish and English; detail‑oriented organizational skills; evidence of excellence in college‑level Spanish language teaching; and familiarity with computer‑assisted instruction.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations from the most recent academic year, and two confidential letters of recommendation. Applications are reviewed immediately. Preference will be given to applications received before June 12. Please visit  to apply.

Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. The university is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.