Summary
Gulf University is seeking a part-time, on-site Spanish Lecturer in Bahrain for its Community Engagement and Language Center. The lecturer will teach undergraduate Spanish language, literature, and culture courses, design assessments and course materials, and support students’ academic progress. The role also includes contributing to curriculum improvement, quality assurance, accreditation activities, departmental work, and language and cultural events. Applicants should have a master’s or doctoral degree in Spanish or a related field, near-native Spanish fluency, and at least 2–3 years of higher education teaching experience.
The posting
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Community Engagement and Language Center is seeking a dedicated and qualified Spanish Lecturer to support language and communication learning outcomes across undergraduate academic programs. The ideal candidate will foster an engaging learning environment and contribute to the institution's academic excellence.
Role Overview
- Community Engagement and Language Center is seeking a dedicated and qualified Spanish Lecturer to support language and communication learning outcomes across undergraduate academic programs. The ideal candidate will foster an engaging learning environment and contribute to the institution's academic excellence.
- Department: General Studies
- Start Date: 2026-09-26
- Employment Type: Part Time
- Work Mode: On Site
- Experience: 2+ Years
Expected Qualifications
- • Master's or doctoral degree in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Applied Linguistics (Spanish specialization), or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
- • Demonstrated capability to teach Spanish courses to undergraduate students across varying proficiency levels.
- • Proven ability to design comprehensive learning assessments and actively support student academic progression.
Expected Experience
- • Minimum of 2–3 years of teaching experience at the higher education or post-secondary level.
- • Evidence of active scholarly activity, continuous professional development, or contributions to language pedagogy.
- • Hands-on experience in quality assurance, program accreditation, or curriculum improvement initiatives.
- • Strong interpersonal, intercultural communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Required Skills
- Spanish Language Instruction Demonstrated proficiency in ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language) methodologies across all proficiency levels. Curriculum & Syllabus Design Demonstrated proficiency in structuring outcomes-based language modules and modern course materials. Assessment & Evaluation Demonstrated proficiency in designing formative and summative assessments and detailed evaluation rubrics. Student Engagement Demonstrated proficiency in interactive
- communicative
- and task-based teaching techniques. Communication & Collaboration Demonstrated proficiency in cross-cultural communication and team collaboration.
Roles and Responsibilities
- • Teach and deliver undergraduate Spanish language, literature, and culture courses using engaging pedagogical methods.
- • Design and administer robust assessments, provide timely feedback, and monitor individual student academic progression.
- • Develop modern course content and integrate digital language-learning technology and task-based activities.
- • Participate actively in departmental meetings, faculty committees, and language/cultural events.
- • Contribute to quality enhancement, program evaluation, and international accreditation requirements within General Studies.
Required Documents
- Application Form.
- Copies of academic qualifications.
- Current Curriculum Vitae.
- Cover letter.
- Three referees' contact information.