Lecturer in Spanish

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.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D in Spanish, Spanish Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or a comparable field in hand by August 1st 2025
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50947

To ensure full consideration please submit the following by March 14, 2025:

• Cover letter addressing required qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial college transcripts (all in one document)

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.