Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Global Languages

Position ID:
MIT-Global Languages-LECTURERINSPANISH [#32119]
Position Title: 
Lecturer in Spanish
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Spanish / Spain's Global Empire
Appl Deadline:
2026/06/22 23:59:00** (posted 2026/06/01, updated 2026/05/27, listed until 2026/06/22)
Position Description:
   

*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

Lecturer in Spanish

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Global Languages unit, invites applications for one position as a Lecturer in Spanish. This is a one-year temporary appointment beginning September 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Responsibilities include teaching four Spanish language sections during the academic year, developing innovative curricular materials for Spanish language instruction, student advising, and other program duties. This position includes full benefits.

Candidates must have:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in either Spanish or a related field such as Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, Second Language Acquisition, or Applied Linguistics; • Native or near-native spoken and written proficiency in Spanish and English; • Demonstrated excellence in teaching; • Professional engagement and development.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a teaching portfolio (not to exceed 25 pages), and three letters of recommendation.

All materials should be submitted no later than June 22, 2026, via Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32119

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT's full policy on nondiscrimination. Know your rights.

The pay range for this position is $49,434 - $59,321 based on experience.

Any questions should be directed to languages-search@mit.edu.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching Portfolio(not to exceed 25 pages)
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://languages.mit.edu/open-academic-positions/?preview_id=4136&preview_nonce=e79d808b35&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true
email address
6174522676
 
MIT Global Languages
77 Massachusetts Ave. 14N-305
Cambridge, MA 02139