The annual salary range for this position is $68,500-$70,500.
Union College invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Spanish and Hispanic Studies, beginning September 1, 2026.
The Spanish and Hispanic Studies Department is seeking a Lecturer who specializes in Community-Based Pedagogies, preferably with expertise in U.S. Latino, Caribbean, Central American, or Mexican cultures.
Lecturer positions are renewable with a contract period of three years. Opportunities for promotion to Senior Lecturer (with renewable five-year contracts) occur after six years. Teaching load is six courses per year along with co-curricular responsibilities and the expectation of student advising, College service, and departmental service including curricular development, student engagement, placement advising, and recruitment activities.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Latin American Studies, Latino Studies, or a related field. Candidates with PhD in hand will be prioritized. Candidates who will defend their dissertation by August 2026 will be considered. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish required. English language proficiency must be sufficient to communicate effectively with campus and community partners.
Strong Spanish language teaching skills and experience at all levels required. We seek candidates who also have ample experience teaching and designing courses with community-based components and/or collaborating with community partners. Ability to contribute courses to 250-299, 300, and 400 levels that complement our current offerings is a plus. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise to develop courses in Spanish and English on U.S. Latino, Caribbean, Central American, or Mexican cultures. Candidates with experience teaching Heritage learners preferred.
Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of interest
- Teaching statement that includes a discussion of the candidate’s commitment to inclusion in both collaborations with community partners and teaching a diverse student body
- Graduate transcripts
Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the following:
- Contact information for three professional references who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation speaking to the applicant’s abilities in teaching Spanish courses at various levels; experience with community-based pedagogies or community work; expertise in U.S. Latino and/or Latin American cultures
- Two sample syllabi for classes you would be prepared to teach at Union at any level from intermediate to 400 (fourth year), at least one of which includes a community-based component
Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by February 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Please send questions and other inquiries to Stephanie Mueller, Associate Professor and Chair of Spanish and Hispanic Studies at muellers@union.edu.