Lecturer in Spanish

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Northfield, VT Posted:

Oct 20, 2025

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Open Until Filled Type:

Full-time Ref. No.: 100060

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Annually Salary Range:

$29,205.80 - $34,359.77

Position ID:

193986

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Job Description:

The Department of Global Humanities at Norwich University invites applications for a Lecturer in Spanish for the spring 2026 semester. This is an in-person position on the Norwich University campus in Northfield, VT. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching up to five courses (15 credits) a semester. Candidates will be able to teach across all levels of Spanish language, contribute to program retention initiatives, and support student success.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching engaging Spanish courses at all levels to attract students and sustain interest through advanced study. Promoting retention by mentoring students, providing academic support, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Strengthening program identity by highlighting Spanish as an integral part of global readiness and career preparation. Norwich University is dedicated to fostering global engagement and intercultural competency. The Department of Global Humanities is an interdisciplinary department with programs in Communications, English, Spanish, Chinese, American Sign Language, and Philosophy. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative academic community and supporting students in and beyond the classroom.

Requirements:

M.A. or higher in Spanish or a closely related field Prior college-level teaching experience Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching and program development

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and Norwich application. Review of applications will begin November 15th. Preference given to candidates who submit materials before November 15, 2025. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview in December. Applicants who submit materials after November 15 will not be guaranteed review.

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