LEO Lecturer - Spanish Fall

Job Summary

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL) invites applications for a Lecturer I position in the Spanish section beginning on August 25, 2026 and running through December 31, 2026. This is a full‑time, in‑person position for Fall 2026, with the possibility of renewal.

• Teach three courses in the fall, including sections in the Elementary Language Program and/or upper‑level courses in Peninsular, Latinx Studies, or Latin American literature and culture.
• Attend course meetings, hold office hours, and handle routine matters related to instruction.
• Work at an anticipated effort of 100 %.

• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Prior experience teaching courses in Spanish as a foreign/second language.
• Minimum education level of an MA or equivalent experience.

• Advanced training or degree:
  PhD in Hispanic Studies, Romance Languages, or a closely related field.
• Prior experience with the communicative method of language instruction and teaching in a flipped classroom.
• Experience teaching inclusive concepts in the context of a language course.
• Experience teaching additional Romance languages.

Positions eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U‑M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL‑CIO.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.