Lecturer of Spanish (Non-Tenure Track, F0918A1)

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Old Dominion University invites applications for a full-time, nontenure-track Lecturer in Spanish, effective July 25, 2023. The faculty member’s primary responsibilities will include teaching courses at all levels within the Spanish and licensure programs (4/4 load), directing the language licensure program, and engaging in service at the department and university levels.

Old Dominion University is a residential and R1 very high research activity public institution with a student enrollment of 24,000, one-half of whom are students of color, including nearly 5,000 graduate students, and a diverse and multicultural faculty. ODU is a national leader in supporting social mobility in higher education, helping underrepresented students succeed, and serving the community: among the top 10% of U.S. colleges and universities in the 2019 Social Mobility Index (CollegeNET), the top 15% in the nation for overall diversity (College Factual), the top 10 in the country and top 50 in the world for reducing inequality (Times Higher Education), and a 2020 Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement classification recipient. The university’s main campus is in Norfolk, one of the seven cities that make up the historic Hampton Roads region of Virginia, a major recreational area with a population of 1.8 million near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay.

With a highly interdisciplinary and international faculty pool, the Department of World Languages and Cultures at ODU offers major, minor, and general-education programs in Spanish, French, German, and World Cultural Studies, minor and general-education programs in Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic, as well as general-education classes in Italian, Latin, Hebrew, and Russian. We are strongly committed to diversity in hiring and retention, and especially encourage applications from candidates from historically underrepresented communities.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have at least a master’s degree in Spanish, or a Masters in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Spanish. Applicants are required to possess native or near-native fluency in Spanish and experience teaching Spanish at the university or K-12 level.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to a candidate who specializes in second language acquisition and/or teaching methodology. Additional experience or expertise in one of the following areas would also be desirable: Spanish linguistics; translation; service-learning; or teaching languages for professional purposes.

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit the following materials to (https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17449):

1. a cover letter;
2. a curriculum vitae;
3. evidence of teaching excellence;
4. unofficial graduate transcripts; and
5. contact information for 3 professional references.

Application review will begin on December 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.