Lecturer - Spanish

Overview

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applicants for up to two nine‑month non‑tenure track Lecturer in Spanish positions to begin August 2026. Lecturer positions are renewable annually, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. There may be an opportunity to contribute to summer teaching and/or lead study abroad programs for additional compensation.

• Teach four courses per semester, primarily in a face‑to‑face format at the introductory and intermediate levels, as well as other courses based on departmental needs and the expertise of the selected candidate(s).
• Contribute to service within the department, university, community and/or profession, and advise and mentor undergraduate students.

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish at time of application.
• Experience in teaching Spanish as instructor of record at the college/university level.
• Native or near‑native proficiency in Spanish and English.

• Evidence of high‑quality teaching effectiveness.
• Evidence of knowledge of language pedagogy and its application through impactful teaching methods.

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The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers on‑campus and online master's degrees in Spanish; on‑campus and online post‑baccalaureate certificates in Hispanic Studies; a combined BA/MA program in Spanish; bachelor's degrees in French, German, and Spanish; and minors in Classics, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. It also offers classes in American Sign Language, Arabic, and Italian. The department participates in the North Carolina Language Exchange and the Latin and Greek Exchange, expanding curricular offerings across the system.

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) houses 14 academic departments and offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs, including combined bachelor's/master's degrees in Spanish and English. The college provides interdisciplinary minors, post‑baccalaureate certificates, and a commitment to applied learning experiences. UNCW is a public institution with nearly 18,000 students, recognized for scholarly excellence and affordability, and holds an R2 Carnegie Classification.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNCW participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy that addresses the applicant's approach to teaching Spanish at the college/university level (1–2 pages)
• Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• List of 3 professional references with contact information
• If needed applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

Please note that a minimum of three references is required for all applications. The references you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process. Applications without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

For questions about the position or about the online application process, contact Ms. Giselle Ennis at ennisw.

Permanent

Posting Date: 11/19/2025

Close Date: 01/05/2026

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.