Lecturer in Spanish, Non-Tenure Track, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures

Description

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Baylor University seeks to hire two dynamic Lecturers in Spanish beginning August 2026. This appointment is a renewable, full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track, teaching-focused position with a 6-year promotion path to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and a potential promotion path to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

• M.A. or Ph.D. in Spanish is required.Area of specialization is open.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• The ideal candidate will bring energy and innovation to both teaching and extracurricular activities (undergraduate mentoring, activities beyond the classroom) and cultivate vibrant experiences in language and culture education.
• We especially encourage applications from those who have taught Spanish for Specific Purposes, Spanish as a Heritage Language, and study abroad.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

• Application letter/cover letter
• Current CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g. supervisor / peer / student evaluations, teaching recognitions, course coordination)
• Copy of transcript reflecting the highest degree completed (if a Ph.D. is in progess, a transcript showing hours completed toward the Ph.D. is also required; unofficial copy acceptable for initial application, however candidates invited for an on-campus interview will need to provide official transcripts)
• Contact information of three individuals who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation

All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Complete applications must be submitted by 11pm Central Time on 9/15/2025. Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Scott Spinks, Search Committee Chair, at Scott_Spinks@baylor.edu.

 For more information about the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, and the College of Arts and Sciences, please visit these links: 

 https://mlc.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/  

https://artsandsciences.baylor.edu/   

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.