37.3310, Jobs: Spanish; Language Acquisition: Lecturer in Spanish, University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Subject: 37.3310, Jobs: Spanish; Language Acquisition: Lecturer in Spanish, University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Date: 13-Oct-2026
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Spanish; Language Acquisition: Lecturer in Spanish, University of North Carolina Wilmington


Job Location: USA
Job Title: Lecturer in Spanish
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition

Specialty Language(s): Spanish (spa, stan1288)

Description:
Lecturer in Spanish
College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321
College
Dept/School: World Languages and Cultures - 32221
Vacancy Number: 16F-802
Position Number: 363
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of
North Carolina Wilmington invites applicants for up to two nine-month
non-tenure track Lecturer in Spanish positions to begin August 2027.
Lecturer positions are renewable annually, contingent upon
satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of
funding. There may be an opportunity to contribute to summer teaching
and/or lead study abroad programs for additional compensation.
Primary responsibilities will include teaching four courses per
semester, primarily in a face-to-face format at the introductory and
intermediate levels, as well as other courses based on departmental
needs and the expertise of the selected candidate(s).
Additional responsibilities will include contributing to service
within the department, university community and/or profession, and
advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Spanish at time of application
- Experience teaching Spanish face-to-face as instructor of record at
the college/university level
- Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Evidence of high-quality face-to-face teaching effectiveness
- Evidence of high-quality online teaching effectiveness
- Evidence of knowledge of language pedagogy and its application
through impactful teaching methods
Required Certifications or Licensure:
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts is one of the largest academic
units at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. With over 50
faculty members, we offer on-campus and online master's degrees in
Spanish; on-campus and online post-baccalaureate certificates in
Hispanic Studies; a combined BA/MA program in Spanish; bachelor's
degrees in French, German, and Spanish; and minors in Classics,
French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. We also
offer classes in American Sign Language, Arabic, and Italian.
College/School Information:
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is
home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of
undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of
Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master
of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined
bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA
also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic
Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising for
all CHSSA undergraduate students.
In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinary
minors and post baccalaureate certificates including: Africana
studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, conflict
management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic
science, Hispanic studies, journalism, Latin American studies, medical
humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies,
professional writing and publishing, science and medical writing, and
women's, gender, and sexuality studies.
The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises
UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates
gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable
skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The CHSSA
strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study
offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and
academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid
foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in
the CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to
prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government,
teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.
Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the
CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience as a part
of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include
faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone
courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate
various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader,
real-world or real disciplinary situations.
Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the
necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective
citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social
Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in
collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also
making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic
environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.
University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to
putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff,
delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its
unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly
excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic
experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and
reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.
A public institution with more than 20,500 students, UNCW offers a
full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as
doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing
practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including
clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive
M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's
first bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities
have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present
location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre
campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown
Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated
conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides
commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just
six miles from the UNCW campus.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.
Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background
checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all
employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all
persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants:
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate
selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach
assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing
requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as
required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting closing
date. To apply, please complete the online application available at
https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF
documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- Teaching Philosophy
- Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional materials may be requested from applicants invited to
interview for the position.
Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all
applications. The reference contact information you provide may be
used to request reference letters during the screening process.
Letters of application without the requested components will not meet
the application requirements.
Questions about the position or the online application process should
be directed to CHSSA Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Itell @
itellj at uncw.edu.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 10/08/2026
Job Close Date: 11/09/2026
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9888162
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender
identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,
national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual
orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service
member status, genetic information, or relationship to other
university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent
bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital
status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State
funded employee benefit programs.
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Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/9888162
Contact Information:
        Jennifer Itell
        Email: itellj at uncw.edu



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