Lecturer in Spanish
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Faculty Position in Spanish
POSITION: Western Colorado University invites applications for a nontenuretrack fulltime Lecturer in Spanish. This position works inperson on our campus in Gunnison Colorado.
DUTIES: Westerns Spanish program provides students with curriculum in language literature linguistics history and culture of Spanishspeaking countries. The program houses several majors a minor and multiple certificates and provides a supportive compassionate and inclusive environment for dedicated professionals. Position responsibilities include teaching SPAN courses including SPANand 370.
The successful candidates will teach up to four SPAN courses per semester 24 credit hours annually) and receive reassign time for service with a primary focus on recruitment. Recruitment activities could include school campus events prospective student outreach and other duties as assigned. Strong commitment to effective and inclusive teaching practices service and recruitment is expected.
SALARY: $51000 depending on qualifications and experience.Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options.
START DATE: August 18 2025
QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Spanish or related discipline from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credits in Spanish. Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to work with a diverse population of students. One or more years of Spanish teaching experience preferred.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: Required attachments to the application include:
- Letter of application (cover letter or statement of interest)
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Transcripts
- Reference list with names and contact information of three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove ageidentifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to Tamara Toomey CALL department chair: .
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 9 2025
Additional Information about Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47 of students are undergraduates 33 are graduate students and 80 receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visitto learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tightknit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and more. In the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of crosscountry trails. In the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. PreK12 students are served by the highlyranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
Western Colorado University encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Employment Type
Full-Time
