
The University of Amsterdam is seeking an enthusiastic, effective University Teacher (D4) to deliver outstanding Spanish language courses. You will be equipped to teach top quality language acquisition modules containing high-level cultural components. An MA in Language Acquisition or some related area of Hispanic Studies is essential, while a PhD is preferred, although not a requirement.

The University of Amsterdam is seeking an enthusiastic, effective University Teacher (D4) to deliver outstanding Spanish language courses. You will be equipped to teach top quality language acquisition modules containing high-level cultural components. An MA in Language Acquisition or some related area of Hispanic Studies is essential, while a PhD is preferred, although not a requirement.
At the Faculty of Humanities, you will work alongside a team of colleagues to teach a series of modules focused on Spanish language learning. You have extensive experience of teaching Spanish language acquisition to non-native speakers at university level. Depending on your expertise and experience, there may also be opportunities to teach other, related subjects. Please note that this post consists exclusively of teaching and does not include a research component. In exceptional cases, candidates who hold a PhD in another area of Hispanic studies and also have demonstrable experience of teaching Spanish language acquisition courses may also be considered for this post.

At the Faculty of Humanities, you will work alongside a team of colleagues to teach a series of modules focused on Spanish language learning. You have extensive experience of teaching Spanish language acquisition to non-native speakers at university level. Depending on your expertise and experience, there may also be opportunities to teach other, related subjects. Please note that this post consists exclusively of teaching and does not include a research component. In exceptional cases, candidates who hold a PhD in another area of Hispanic studies and also have demonstrable experience of teaching Spanish language acquisition courses may also be considered for this post.
At the University of Amsterdam you will:
At the University of Amsterdam you will:
The Spanish Programme is part of the Department of Modern and Foreign Languages in the Faculty of Humanities. All employees on the Spanish programme form part of the Romance Languages and Cultures Group. The faculty is sited in the centre of Amsterdam and boasts a diverse international staff who create an inspiring and dynamic working environment in which outstanding programmes are delivered to bright, enthusiastic students who come from all over the world.
The Spanish Programme is part of the Department of Modern and Foreign Languages in the Faculty of Humanities. All employees on the Spanish programme form part of the Romance Languages and Cultures Group. The faculty is sited in the centre of Amsterdam and boasts a diverse international staff who create an inspiring and dynamic working environment in which outstanding programmes are delivered to bright, enthusiastic students who come from all over the world.
For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at:
Prof. Dr. Shelley Godsland, [email protected]
Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literature
If you recognise yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application.
Your application should comprise a letter in which you set out how your skills fulfil the requirements for the post; an up-to-date CV; and the names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your professional experience and performance. You may also include on your CV a list of publications, should you have them, but academic publications are not a formal requirement for the post. Please upload the requested documents as one single file in the CV field on the application.
The vacancy closes on 19 November 2026. The first round of interviews will take place in the week beginning 7 December 2026.
For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at:
Prof. Dr. Shelley Godsland, [email protected]
Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literature
If you recognise yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application.
Your application should comprise a letter in which you set out how your skills fulfil the requirements for the post; an up-to-date CV; and the names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your professional experience and performance. You may also include on your CV a list of publications, should you have them, but academic publications are not a formal requirement for the post. Please upload the requested documents as one single file in the CV field on the application.
The vacancy closes on 19 November 2026. The first round of interviews will take place in the week beginning 7 December 2026.



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