Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Longwood University seeks candidates for a full-time lectureship in Spanish (F0295) with additional teaching responsibilities in our International Student Bridge program, to begin August 10, 2026. Teaching responsibility is fifteen credits per semester and will include courses in beginning and intermediate Spanish, as well as classes to support the Bridge program. Class size is 18 students for most sections.
The Department of English and Modern Languages has a mission to serve our students by helping them improve as writers, speakers, and citizens. We do so through a diverse array of offerings that include Spanish, French, German, Latin, and American Sign Language. The program in modern languages endorses active, communicative instruction that leads students to proficiency at the intermediate level.
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, instructional faculty position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have an advanced degree (MA, ABD, PhD) in Spanish, TESOL, or a related field, including 18 graduate hours in Spanish, graduate coursework in TESL or experience teaching ESL, and evidence of effective college-level instruction. Applicants should demonstrate collaboration skills, the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, experience with communicative language teaching, and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. We are a collegial university and department committed to teaching and strong student-faculty interaction. A demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is required.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States currently and for the duration of the contract period. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcripts
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy that includes how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
- Names and contact details for three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; position posted 5/15/2026.