Part-Time Lecturer, Spanish and Hispanic Studies

About the role

The Department of Ancient and Modern Languages and Cultures at John Carroll University is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Spanish and Hispanic Studies, starting in the spring semester of 2027. The position is non-tenure track and focuses on excellent teaching, with a load of one or two undergraduate Spanish language courses. Part-time faculty are paid on a per-credit-hour basis.

Key responsibilities

• Teach using a proficiency-based approach to language learning, following the shared syllabus of the JCU Spanish and Hispanic Studies program and implementing common assessments.
• Prepare and deliver course materials, in-class activities and assessments, and evaluate and grade student work in a timely manner.
• Maintain and submit attendance records, grades and other required documentation by the specified deadlines.
• Be available to assist students during office hours and communicate regularly with the Spanish section coordinator and department chair.
• Meet periodically with supervisors and colleagues for collaboration, training and development, and take part in departmental efforts to assess student learning.

Required profile

• MA in Spanish, or a Master's degree in Foreign Language Education with a specialization in Spanish, by the time of hire, from an accredited institution; ABDs and PhDs are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience teaching Spanish to non-native speakers of Spanish.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
• Advanced communication skills in English and organizational skills, able to work with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• Sufficient technological skills to use the university's course management system (Canvas) and any textbook-specific systems.
• Preferred: experience teaching language and culture at the undergraduate level and/or using a content-based approach.

Classes are offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (50 minutes each) or afternoons (75 minutes), and on Tuesday and Thursday (75 minutes each), typically during daytime hours; applicants should state their available days and times in the cover letter. The search committee interviews candidates on campus, and a demo class may be requested.