University of Virginia
The Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese at the University of Virginia seeks applications to fill a Lecturer in Spanish position on the Lecturer track to begin on January 10th, 2026. Subject areas of particular need include, but are not limited to, teaching language and culture undergraduate courses in the Spanish Language Program. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year, three each during the spring 26, fall 26, and spring 27 terms, and active contribution to departmental service and to the vitality of the language program.
Qualifications
An M.A. (or equivalent) in Spanish, applied linguistics, or a closely related field at the time of application is required.
A minimum of four semesters of teaching experience (after completion of the graduate degree) at the college or university level in the U.S. is required.
Native or near‑native proficiency in Spanish and English is also required.
Benefits and Employment Terms This is a one-and-a-half year, tenure‑ineligible appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal. The successful candidate will join a department with three robust undergraduate programs in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, and a graduate program in Spanish. The Spanish program is one of the largest units in the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Application Materials
Cover letter (1 page limit): brief statement of credentials, relevant past experience, reason for applying, and experience working with diverse populations and/or cultivating a diverse, inclusive culture in your work.
Current CV
Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page limit)
Current teaching evaluations (of two different courses if possible)
Application Procedure Review of applications begins on November 17th, 2025 and will continue until the interviews are scheduled in December.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Alicia López‑Operé, chair of the search committee, al7d@virginia.edu. Questions about the application process should be directed to Melanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu. The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Dual Career Services The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu
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Qualifications
An M.A. (or equivalent) in Spanish, applied linguistics, or a closely related field at the time of application is required.
A minimum of four semesters of teaching experience (after completion of the graduate degree) at the college or university level in the U.S. is required.
Native or near‑native proficiency in Spanish and English is also required.
Benefits and Employment Terms This is a one-and-a-half year, tenure‑ineligible appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal. The successful candidate will join a department with three robust undergraduate programs in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, and a graduate program in Spanish. The Spanish program is one of the largest units in the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Application Materials
Cover letter (1 page limit): brief statement of credentials, relevant past experience, reason for applying, and experience working with diverse populations and/or cultivating a diverse, inclusive culture in your work.
Current CV
Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page limit)
Current teaching evaluations (of two different courses if possible)
Application Procedure Review of applications begins on November 17th, 2025 and will continue until the interviews are scheduled in December.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Alicia López‑Operé, chair of the search committee, al7d@virginia.edu. Questions about the application process should be directed to Melanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu. The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Dual Career Services The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu
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