Boston University, Department of Romance Studies
Position ID:
BU-RomanceStudies-FTLECT [#31518]
Position Title:
Full-Time Lecturer
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/02/23 11:59PM
(posted 2026/01/13, listed until 2026/07/13)
(posted 2026/01/13, listed until 2026/07/13)Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Romance Studies at Boston University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Spanish, beginning July 1, 2026. Candidates must have native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, a Master’s degree or PhD in Spanish, Language Acquisition, or a related field, and at least three years of college-level teaching experience demonstrating excellence. We seek individuals who demonstrate a commitment to inclusive and innovative language teaching practices. Responsibilities include teaching six courses per year, from beginning to advanced language and culture, coordinating multi-section language courses, and contributing to curriculum development in a dynamic and collaborative language program. Proficiency in Portuguese is a plus. The starting salary for this position is $72,000. The position offers a professional career track with possibilities for growth. Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Romance Studies: https://www.bu.edu/rs/.
Please submit via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31518 (1) a cover letter that explains your interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses your commitment to inclusive teaching, (4) two sample syllabi, and (5) names and email addresses for three references. Other materials (letters of reference, course evaluations, and a video of one of your class sessions) may be requested later in the interview process. Applications submitted through a method other than AcademicJobsOnline will not be considered. The application deadline is Monday, February 23, 2026.
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Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two Sample Syllabi
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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