Non-tenure line faculty pool - Lecturer in Spanish

Job Opportunities at Texas State University Non-tenure line faculty pool
- Lecturer in Spanish

Position Title Non-tenure line faculty pool
- Lecturer in Spanish

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2026117

NTL

Job Location

College/Division

College/Division College of Liberal Arts

Department/School

Department/School Department of World Languages and Literatures

Position Description

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at Texas State University invites applications for a Lecturer position in Spanish with a focus on writing, composition, technical writing, language, and culture.
Nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need. The successful candidate will teach at the San Marcos campus and may teach at the Round Rock campus and/or online, depending on the need of the Department.
All positions are subject to availability of funds.

• Ph.D or ABD in Spanish, Spanish Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or a comparable field in hand by August 1st 2026
• Native or near-native command of Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in Spanish at the university level.
• Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching, and collegial service.

• Experience in teaching Spanish language, writing, composition, technical writing, and culture.

To ensure full consideration please submit the following by May 15, 2026:

• Unofficial college transcripts (all in one document).

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Type of Position

Type of Position Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 8/15/2026

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/06/2026

Review Date

Review Date 05/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

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Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

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