Tufts University, Department of Romance Studies, is soliciting applications for a Part-Time Lecturer position in Spanish for the academic year 2026-2027 (with the possibility of renewal contingent on program needs and course enrollments) to teach three (3) Spanish language courses in the Fall of 2026 and two (2) in the Spring of 2027. The courses will range in levels from elementary to intermediate Spanish.

Requirements: An M.A. in Spanish, Applied Linguistics or equivalent; Ph.D. preferred. Previous college-level teaching experience is required. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is essential. Familiarity with language teaching technology and methodology is preferred.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, teaching statement, current curriculum vitae, and two confidential letters of reference to the Search Committee via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/182765 . For additional information, applicants may contact Department Administrator Bridget Erickson at bridget.erickson@tufts.edu.

 Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. The start date will be September 1st, 2026.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Per the Part-time Lecturer Collective Bargaining Agreement the per course rate for AY 2026-2027 is $9,669.

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