Lecturer of Spanish

About the Role

The Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a full-time lecturer of Spanish to begin August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach all levels of Spanish language as well as occasional English-language courses in the Intercultural Studies program. The department is particularly interested in candidates with experience or interest in language pedagogy and/or Spanish for the professions, especially Spanish for health-related professions and social services. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to contribute to a multi-language department that values a variety of perspectives. The teaching load is 30 credits per year (approximately equivalent to a 5-5 course load). This position is benefit-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.
• Prepare content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester; communicate with students after reviewing assignments; calculate and assign grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog; track and report absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
• Post and hold regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines; engage in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events, and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching language and culture courses to students from a broad range of majors at a U.S. institution of higher education.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
• Experience teaching with technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional teaching.
• Evidence of interest in ongoing professional development.
• Familiarity with ACTFL Standards.
• Demonstrable experience in languages for the professions.

Position Details

Full-time, 9-month appointment beginning August 16, 2027. Teaching load: 30 credits per year (approximately a 5-5 course load). This position is benefit-eligible. Employer-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position.