LEO Lecturer - Spanish Fall

LEO Lecturer I – Spanish (Fall 2026)

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Type:
Full-time

Category:
World Languages and Literatures
Job

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL) is committed to fostering an inclusive community, teaching Spanish as a global language with expanded perspectives beyond Spain, and addressing the legacy of colonial activities.

The Department invites applications for a Lecturer I position in the Spanish section beginning August 25, 2026 and running through December 31, 2026. This is a full-time, in-person position with possibility of renewal.

• Teach three courses in fall, including sections of 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 manage routine instructional matters.
• Prepare and deliver lessons, assess student progress, and contribute to course development.

• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Prior experience teaching Spanish as a foreign or second language.
• Minimum required education level: MA or equivalent experience.

• Advanced training or degree (e.g., PhD in Hispanic Studies, Romance Languages, or a closely related field).
• Experience with communicative language instruction and flipped classroom pedagogy.
• Experience teaching inclusive concepts in a language course.
• Experience teaching additional Romance languages.

This position is in-person (onsite). Hybrid or remote work may be considered at the department’s discretion.

The University of Michigan is an equal-employment-opportunity employer and a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer.