Lecturer of Spanish

About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University seeks candidates for a full-time lectureship in Spanish with additional teaching responsibilities in our International Student Bridge program, to begin August, 2025. Teaching responsibility is fifteen credits per semester and will include courses in beginning and intermediate Spanish, as well as classes to support the Bridge program. Class size is 18 students for most sections.

The Department of English and Modern Languages has a mission to serve our students by helping them improve as writers, speakers, and citizens. We do so through a diverse array of offerings that include Spanish, French, German, Latin, and American Sign Language. The program in modern languages endorses active, communicative instruction that leads students to proficiency at the intermediate level.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements:

Candidates must have an advanced degree (MA, ABD, PhD) in Spanish, TESOL, or a related field, including 18 graduate hours in Spanish, graduate coursework in TESL or experience teaching ESL, and evidence of effective college-level instruction. Applicants should demonstrate collaboration skills, the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, experience with communicative language teaching, and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. We are a collegial university and department committed to teaching and strong student-faculty interaction. A demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, one-year, non-tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position posted 4/17/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):

• Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
• Contact information for three references who are familiar with the applicant's teaching and can discuss the applicant's qualifications for this position