Academic ConnectPart-Time Lecturer in Spanish
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Humanities Division
Position Type: Other Academic Appointee
Salary Range: The per-course salary for academic year 2025-26 will be at least $8,883. This position is not benefits eligible.
Chicago, IL
Jun 20, 2025 – Mar 31, 2026
Description
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers during the 2025-26 academic year.The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in the Spanish Language curriculum. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching student-centered, interactive language courses at various levels (elementary, intermediate, and/or advanced), holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparing and grading of assignments and testing materials. Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union. The per-course salary for academic year 2025-26 will be at least $8,883. This position is not benefits eligible.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold an MA degree or equivalent. Applicants must have professional experience in a related field and/or at least the equivalent of one year of experience teaching at the university or post-secondary level.
Application Instructions
Applications must include:- A current curriculum vitae,
- A cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience and discusses approaches to pedagogy,
Optional Materials:- Course evaluations, if available
- A teaching demonstration video, if available
The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at the following link: apply.interfolio.com/169463. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review.
In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the academic training and experience most appropriate for our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2026.
This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered. For more information about this position, please contact Callie Manick, cpbrown@uchicago.edu.
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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.