37.486, Jobs: Spanish based; Spanish; General Linguistics: Lecturer in Spanish, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Subject: 37.486, Jobs: Spanish based; Spanish; General Linguistics: Lecturer in Spanish, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Date: 03-Feb-2026
From: Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau [aaliagab at charlotte.edu]
Subject: Spanish based; Spanish; General Linguistics: Lecturer in Spanish, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Job Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Web Address: https://languages.charlotte.edu/
Job Title: Lecturer in Spanish
Job Rank: Lecturer

Minimum Education: MA or PhD

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): Spanish (spa)
                       Spanish based

Description:
The Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation engages in
innovative research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate
levels to develop students’ language and communication skills,
cultural knowledge, intercultural competency, literacy, and critical
thinking in order to prepare its graduates for participation in an
increasingly global and multilingual society. More information about
the department can be found at languages.charlotte.edu.
The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) fosters
a vibrant and supportive research culture that values a wide range of
methods and interdisciplinary endeavors and addresses critical
challenges facing humanity. We are committed to the CHESS Promise of
cultivating an intellectually rigorous and high-impact learning
environment that serves human, social and environmental well-being.
CHESS magnifies the results of its teaching and research through
collaboration with internal and external communities of students,
alumni and other partners in the region and beyond
As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte,
the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 15
departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We
offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with
extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal
role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research
excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement.
Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty
members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead
the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest
institution within the University of North Carolina system. This past
Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled 32,207 students and experienced record
growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC
Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System,
comprising eight academic colleges offering 83 programs leading to
Bachelor’s degrees, 64 Master’s degrees, and 25 Doctoral degrees. UNC
Charlotte is proud to have 3,747 passionate and committed faculty and
staff members and more than 185,000 living alumni.
Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
Description of Work:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the
differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the
diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments.
Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure
Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related
departmental and collegiate teaching goals.
Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with
respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter
competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student
work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Job duties include teaching 12 credit hours per semester at the
undergraduate level, contributing to service activities in the
department, the college, and the university, and demonstrating
continued professional development.
Minimum Experience/Education:
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or
terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:
Required qualifications include: an MA, PhD or other related terminal
degree in Spanish or a related field; native or near-native
proficiency in Spanish; excellent skills in spoken and written
English; a demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in
Spanish language at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels,
as well as upper-level Spanish courses in at least one of the
following areas: Spanish or Latin American civilization, culture,
literature, linguistics, translation/interpreting, and Spanish for
Specific Purposes (Medical, Legal, Business). Successful candidates
must be able to teach undergraduate courses face-to-face, online
(synchronously and asynchronously), and/or in blended situations
(online instruction that supports face-to-face instruction).
Preferred qualifications include: a demonstrated ability to teach
upper- level Spanish courses in more than one of the following areas:
Spanish or Latin American civilization, culture, literature,
linguistics, translation/interpreting, and Spanish for Specific
Purposes (Medical, Legal, Business); demonstrated ability to plan and
coordinate a variety of extracurricular cultural experiences for
students; demonstrated ability to contribute to community engagement
activities. Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications:
Special Notes to Applicants:
Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices
engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte
students, and how their educational approach helps increase the
engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry
pathway into the university.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality
of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate
against applications, students, or employees based on any protected
status.
Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For more information
regarding the position and to apply electronically, go to
https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position numbers 5396, 5397, 5398). Please
attach the following documents with your electronic submission:
1. A cover letter that addresses the job requirements identified, as
well as the candidate’s teaching philosophy.
2. A current and complete curriculum vitae.
3. Only finalists for the position will be required to provide three
letters of recommendation and transcripts.
The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal
background check.
The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit
their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire.
Hiring is subject to budget availability.
For additional information, please contact Kai Werbeck
(kwerbeck at charlotte.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of
applications will begin on February 23, 2026 and will continue until
the position is filled.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        We do not accept mail applications.
        USA
Email Address for Applications: aaliagab at charlotte.edu
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/66075
Contact Information:
        Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau
        Email: aaliagab at charlotte.edu

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