Lecturer of Spanish (FY27)

Job TitleLecturer of Spanish (FY27) Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department Department of Language, Literature, and Arts Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationSan Antonio, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description Texas A&M University-San Antonio seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Spanish lecturer. This position will begin in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 and will include a base 4/4 teaching load and faculty service. The successful candidate will teach at all levels of the undergraduate Spanish curriculum, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced language courses, and will contribute to the growth of our Spanish program. Experience teaching first-generation, non-traditional, and heritage speaker students, is desired. Experience with program administration, especially in the areas of recruitment and retention, is also desired. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed. Teaching assignments may include day or night classes. This is a term limited position anticipated to start as soon as possible with an end date of up to one year from the date of hire.

Salary:

Commensurate Required Education and Experience Master's Degree in Spanish, or a closely related field, from a regionally accredited institution. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in Spanish. A minimum of one (1) year of college or university teaching experience. Preferred Education and Experience More than one (1) year of College or University teaching experience. Experience with program administration, especially in the areas of recruitment and retention. Experience with first-generation students. Familiarity with Spanish for Heritage Language pedagogies. Familiarity with non-traditional commuter University setting. Experience in multicultural settings. A Ph.D. in Spanish, or a closely related field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicant Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents: Cover Letter Resume / CV Professional References For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html Finalists will be required to provide three current, original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer's actual signature. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, One University Way, San Antonio, Texas 78224. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm). The selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position. The position is open until filled.

Summary of Employee Benefits:

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