Lecturer

38789BR

CMLL

Position Description

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Lecturer of Spanish for Heritage Speakers to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a curriculum tailored to the linguistic and cultural needs of heritage Spanish speakers. This position involves fostering language development, cultural appreciation, and academic success in students with varying levels of proficiency in Spanish.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the Hub City because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbocks Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College

Founded in 1925 as one of the universitys four original colleges, the College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures is dedicated to engaging in research that enriches the humanities, second language studies, and our communities – locally and globally. Our classrooms (online and face-to-face) are a place of connection, where faculty personally invest in students growth. We equip our students to be competitive in the next stage of their career through high-impact education in language and culture. Throughout our campus and community, we foster linguistic and cultural diversity and advocate for multiculturalism.

Major/Essential Functions

– Instruction: Teach four courses per semester at the undergraduate level, utilizing innovative pedagogical approaches to engage and challenge students. Be able to utilize and adapt to diverse teaching modalities.
– Assessment: Develop and administer assessments to measure student progress, adjusting instructional methods as necessary to meet diverse learning needs.
– Community Outreach: Organize and participate in cultural events, workshops, and extracurricular activities that celebrate and explore the rich diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.
– Collaboration: Work under the supervision of the Director of Spanish Heri age Language Program to align course offerings with its objectives and to support the overall mission of the institution. The successful candidate will also assist the program director in program-related activities geared towards recruitment, retention, curriculum development, among others.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

– Masters degree in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
– Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
– A minimum of one year of demonstrated experience teaching Spanish to heritage speakers at the post-secondary level.
– Strong understanding of the linguistic, cultural, and educational needs of heritage language learners as evidenced by coursework and teaching experience.
– Ability to implement a culturally responsive curriculum through coursework and community involvement.
– Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment by applying best teaching practices in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

– PhD in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
– Exceptional skills with digital tools and resources for language instruction.
– A minimum of one year of experience with online teaching and online course design.
– Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
– Experience in course or program coordination

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

– A letter of application
– A CV
– One-page statement of teaching philosophy
– Transcripts
– Samples of student teaching evaluations and other materials demonstrating teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabus, lesson plans)
– The names of three references, whose letters of recommendation should be sent via Interfolio, postal service, or email them to misty.rangel@ttu.edu.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

NonTenure track

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800