Instructor or Lecturer of Spanish

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for two nine-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer positions in Spanish. Both positions are anticipated to begin August 2022.

Duties:  The successful candidates for both positions will teach primarily lower-level language classes in Spanish. Assignments will consist of eight classes per year. 

UCF Information:  UCF is a metropolitan, Hispanic serving institution (HSI) that promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and is home to a growing and diverse student population of over 70,000 students, almost 2,000 faculty, and more than 4,700 staff. Located in Orlando, FL, the center of a growing, diverse community of nearly two million people, we solve tomorrow’s greatest challenges through a commitment to academic, inclusive, and operational excellence. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers B.A. and M.A. degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. For more information about the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, please visit our website at http://mll.cah.ucf.edu.  For more information about UCF, please visit the website at http://www.ucf.edu.

 Minimum requirements:  A master’s degree (for an instructor) or terminal degree (for a lecturer) in Spanish from an accredited institution at the time of appointment; demonstrated excellence in teaching beginner and intermediate language classes at the university or college level; native or near-native fluency in Spanish and a high level of English proficiency is required. The candidates must also have experience in teaching using a range of modalities (i.e., online, and face-to-face courses). 

Preferences:  Preference will be given to those with at least two years teaching at the college level.

Special Conditions: Applicants will be considered for position numbers 39511 and 39714.  The candidates must be authorized to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Application Process:  The university requires that all applicants apply online at www.ucf.edu/jobs. To be considered, please attach the following documents at the time of application: (1) letter of application indicating qualifications for the position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information for three professional references; (4) a document with a link (preferably a YouTube link) to a ten-minute recording of a recently taught class showing Spanish language teaching abilities. The selected candidates will be required to provide official transcripts.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later time.

Candidates will not be considered until all the above-referenced materials are received. Candidates are responsible for ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly.

Review of applications will begin immediately once the position closes.

For further questions about this position, please contact Dr. Esmeralda Duarte at Esmeralda.Duarte@ucf.edu.

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The UCF's affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office for Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.