Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 12/17/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy (1 page maximum)
• Portfolio with evidence of teaching effectiveness (summary of student evaluations, peer evaluation of instruction, professional development activities, teaching awards, or courses created or significantly developed.) No more than 10 pages.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies)
• Contact information (names and email addresses) for three references, at least one of whom can address the applicant's teaching experience

Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Betina Kaplan, at bkaplan@uga.edu.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Lecturer FLSA Faculty Rank Lecturer Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field, conferred by the start date.
Position Summary
The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia (https://www.rom.uga.edu) invites applications for two full-time Lecturer positions in Spanish, to begin August 1, 2026. These are non-tenure-track positions, nine-month faculty appointments with the possibility of renewal and promotion within the Lecturer track, with orientation activities and teaching duties starting on August 1, 2026. We are looking for candidates with expertise teaching (or clear capacity to teach) courses in contemporary Peninsular or Latinx Literature and Cultures and interest in teaching a wide variety of language courses. Teaching load is 4 courses per semester (8 courses per academic year).

This position involves teaching language, literature, and culture courses at the undergraduate level, and supporting students in the Spanish and Romance Languages B.A. programs. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester. Responsibilities also include departmental service and participation in recruitment for our programs, which include majors, minors, and study-abroad opportunities. Collaboration across the university and the ability to foster collegial, supportive working relationships are essential.

Additional Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States
• 1 year of experience teaching courses in contemporary Peninsular Literature or Latinx Literature and Cultures.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong record of language teaching, demonstrate excellence in teaching, and possess the interpersonal skills and collegiality necessary to sustain a strong Spanish program at an R1 institution.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching at the university level.
• Ability and willingness to teach all levels of Spanish language and large classes, with demonstrated effective strategies for student engagement.
• Evidence of innovative pedagogical approaches
• Evidence of native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
• Versatile teacher with multidisciplinary interests
• Interest in outreach and student recruitment
• Interest in program-building (including study abroad, course development, etc.)
• Ability to mentor students at undergraduate level

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Portfolio
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. List of References with Contact Information
6. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents