SPANISH LANGUAGE LECTURER

Position Description

SPANISH LANGUAGE LECTURER

Pitzer College invites applications for the position of Spanish Language Lecturer. The
successful candidate will be joining the Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
(MLLC) field group (academic department), which offers courses in Spanish, Portuguese,
and French languages and cultures. Candidates should have a master’s or doctoral degree in Spanish or a related field and solid training and demonstrated excellence in language
teaching at the undergraduate level. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish is
required, proficiency and ability to teach in Portuguese or French are a plus. The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include teaching a total of six lower-division and conversation language courses per year as needed.

Pitzer College welcomes candidates who can contribute to the College’s mission and distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Asian American Studies, Chican@/Latin@ Studies, and/or the Intercollegiate Feminist Center for Teaching, Research, and Engagement. Collaborations with the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability, the Institute for Global-Local Action and Study, the Community Engagement Center, and the CASA Pitzer program are encouraged.

To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of excellence in teaching, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Additionally, candidates should include a separate statement that addresses how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background has the potential to contribute to the College’s mission, distinctive educational objectives, and core values.

Compensation: $71,513.00

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors,
including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more. Questions may be directed to faculty_jobs@pitzer.edu.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32020 to complete your application:

Please note, as of September 15 2026, the review of applications has begun. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. For submission purposes, that the Academic Jobs Online site is on Eastern Standard Time.

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Selected evidence of excellence in Teaching
• Teaching statement
• Three reference letters
• Statement of potential contributions to Pitzer College’s mission, educational

objectives, and core values

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.pitzer.edu/dean-of-faculty/
Faculty Jobs
https://www.pitzer.edu/academics
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