Salary is commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience and a reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 to $77,561 based on a 100% full-time appointment.
The Department of Spanish & Portuguese at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position to teach lower division Spanish course for the 2026-2027 AY as needed. The field of specialization is open, although an ability to teach all levels of the Spanish language, including Spanish for Heritage Speakers, is ideal. Successful candidates will have experience and competence in teaching language courses at the college level.
Assignment of classes, hours of instruction, and office hours are at the discretion of the department. Classes are held Monday-Friday, normally between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
This appointment is renewable contingent on department teaching needs and demonstration of excellence in teaching.
Shared office space, access to the campus library, copier, and computer facilities will be provided. This appointment is renewable contingent on program teaching needs and funding. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
A Ph.D. in Spanish, applied linguistics, and/or any related field is preferred, although applicants with an MA will also be considered. The successful candidates will have experience teaching Spanish and expertise in one or more of these areas: linguistics, heritage language pedagogy, second language acquisition, history of Spanish, Latinx Cultures, and/or sociolinguistics. Applicants should possess native or near-native language and cultural competence in Spanish and English.
For full consideration, applications are to be submitted by June 20, 2026 @:
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Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Letter of Application
- Teaching Evaluations for 2 courses (if available)
- Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Only complete applications will be considered.
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