Department of Spanish and Portuguese Lecturer AY 2026-2027
About the role
The Department of Spanish & Portuguese Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool. Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time and are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, requiring availability on very short notice.
Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications remain active in the pool for the academic year in which they are submitted.
Teaching opportunities are available during the Fall term (mid-August to late December), Spring term (mid-January to mid-May), and potentially Summer Sessions.
Qualifications
- Graduate degree in fields related to Spanish or Portuguese Language or Culture
- University teaching experience
- Demonstrated currency in subject matter
Responsibilities
Lecturers in this pool may teach courses in the following areas:
- Spanish Language or Culture
- Portuguese Language or Culture
Pay
Initial rank and salary are based on professional experience and educational background. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges are:
- Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
- Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
- Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
- Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211
Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.
Application requirements
Prospective temporary faculty should submit the following items:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
- Cover letter (new employees only)
- Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)
For application inquiries, email Chair Dr. Ricardo Vasconcelos at rvasconcelos@sdsu.edu.