Doctoral Lecturer in Spanish – Specialist in Heritage Learners, Modern Languages and Literatures Department

Doctoral Lecturer in Spanish – Specialist in Heritage Learners, Modern Languages and Literatures Department

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at John Jay College-CUNY seeks an instructor at the rank of Doctoral Lecturer with experience teaching Spanish for heritage learners. The position of Doctoral Lecturer is tenure-bearing through a Certificate of Continuous Employment (CCE) following the sixth annual reappointment. Lecturers become eligible for promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer after eight years of full-time continuous service.

The appointed faculty member will perform teaching and related faculty functions in areas of expertise, share responsibility for departmental and College committee work and other duties as assigned by the chair. Teaching duties include a 4/4 load (eight undergraduate courses per year). Service duties include actively recruiting, advising and mentoring Spanish majors, minors, and Certificate students, among others. Responsibilities will include working collaboratively with colleagues, the department, and the College. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who contribute to the goals of the college through their leadership, community service, and/or lived experiences.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and well-prepared to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. As demonstrated in John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum (https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/john-jays-seven-principles), the College seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a BA in Spanish with concentrations in Spanish<>English Legal Translation/Interpretation, and Spanish and Latin American Literatures and Cultures; a Spanish minor; and three Certificates in Legal Translation and/or Interpretation. It also offers L2 courses in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese. For Spanish, both L2 and Heritage tracks are offered.

QUALIFICATIONS

By the date of appointment, applicants must possess a PhD degree in Spanish linguistics with a focus in Heritage learners or in a related discipline from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent non-U.S. institution.

Applicants must also have the ability to effectively teach Spanish for heritage learners at all levels of undergraduate instruction. The successful candidate may also be expected to teach Spanish (L2) language courses at all levels of undergraduate instruction.

Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to both teaching and service. All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to their campus.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following qualifications: three years of experience teaching Spanish for Heritage learners; experience using innovative teaching methods to effectively engage a diverse student body; experience in curriculum design; demonstrated ability to teach effectively in diverse modalities; experience and interest in developing internships, community outreach, and service learning.

Lecturers at CUNY do not have an expectation of scholarly productivity, but we welcome and will support applicants with active research agendas. Ph.D. candidates (including ABDs) are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION

$62,241 - $97,487 ( As of 9/1/2026 $64,419- $100,899 ). Salary commensurate with education and credentials.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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• Go to www.cuny.edu and click on “Employment” (https://www.cuny.edu/employment/)

• Click “Search job postings” on the left menu. Then click “All postings”

• Search by job Opening ID number 32644

• Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions

Once you have registered or logged in with your username and password, upload the following materials as a single PDF document: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching portfolio, including teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi and materials. Please have three professional letters of recommendation sent to:

Erica L. Wise

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

524 West 59th Street, 7.65.01

212-237-8577 [email protected]

Official transcripts are not required at this time but will be required upon employment.

CLOSING DATE

Posting closes November 1.

Review of applications begins November 2.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32644

Location: John Jay College

Job Type: Full-Time