Spanish Lecturer

Position

Spanish Language Lecturer

Location

Worthing

Employment Type

Full-time / Part-time

Contract

Permanent / Fixed-term

Salary

£40 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Spanish Language Lecturer to join our academic team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Spanish language instruction to students at a range of proficiency levels while fostering an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to developing students' linguistic competence, intercultural understanding, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Spanish language lessons.
• Teach speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills across beginner to advanced levels.
• Design and assess coursework, examinations, and other learning activities.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support students' academic development through tutorials and office hours.
• Integrate innovative teaching methods and educational technologies into the classroom.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, and institutional events.
• Promote Spanish language and Hispanic cultures through extracurricular activities where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, or a closely related field.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience teaching Spanish in higher education or an equivalent educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary language teaching methodologies.
• Ability to motivate and engage students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching qualification or certification in language education.
• Experience using virtual learning environments and digital teaching tools.
• Experience developing curriculum and assessment materials.
• Research interests or publications relevant to Spanish language or Hispanic studies.
• Experience supervising student projects or dissertations.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative academic environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to modern teaching facilities and learning technologies.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to contribute to internationalisation and cultural engagement initiatives.