Employment Opportunities

Director, Stanford Language Center

Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Position Overview

Stanford University invites applications for the position of Director of the Stanford Language Center (SLC), a tenured faculty position at the rank of full professor within one of the language and literature departments in the School of Humanities & Sciences. Founded in 1995, the SLC oversees the development, implementation, and assessment of language instruction at Stanford. Stanford is seeking an experienced and innovative leader to shape the future of second language acquisition education at one of the world’s premier research institutions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the SLC, ensuring the continued development of its programs and initiatives, while monitoring language instruction in over 40 languages, including program assessment, faculty development, student proficiency ratings, and instructor evaluations.
  • Provide leadership in the training and development of Teaching Assistants, including through required coursework.
  • Represent the SLC in university-wide initiatives and advocate for language education in Stanford’s broader academic mission.
  • Coordinate with key constituencies, especially faculty in the Division of Literatures, Cultures and Languages and the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.

Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field, such as applied linguistics, language pedagogy, literary studies, or second language acquisition.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership in language education.
  • A record of scholarly contributions to language acquisition, pedagogy, or related areas.
  • Well-versed in ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.
  • Administrative experience in language instruction in higher education.

Application Process

Candidates should submit the following:

  1. A cover letter addressing their vision for the SLC and qualifications for the position.
  2. A curriculum vitae.
  3. Contact information for three references.

Applications will be reviewed starting March 31, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026. The salary range for this position is $144,200 - $247,200.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; and internal equity.

Further information about the Stanford Language Center can be found on the website. Inquiries may be directed to slcdirectorsearch [at] stanford.edu (slcdirectorsearch[at]stanford[dot]edu)

How to Apply

Submit your application materials via here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.

Lecturer in English for Speakers of Other Languages

The Stanford Language Center invites applications for a full-time position of Lecturer in English for Speakers of Other Languages beginning September 1, 2025. The position is a three-year, renewable appointment and is expected to include summers. Applicants should have experience teaching both written and spoken academic ESL/EFL courses at the college level and should possess an excellent command of English. Additional desirable qualifications include experience in teaching writing to international graduate students, work on pronunciation, training international TAs, assessment, and materials development. Knowledge of ACTFL proficiency principles is a plus; the successful candidate will commit to pursuing OPI/WPT tester/rater certifications.

The expected base pay range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree training and field or discipline; department budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are an MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, and/or TESOL, Ph.D. preferable.

Application Instructions

Letter of application, current vita, names and contact information of three recommenders, and a brief description of teaching philosophy and approaches should be submitted online via this Interfolio link. Review of applications will begin immediately. Deadline for receipt of applications is February 28, 2025. No phone or email inquiries please.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Lecturer in Italian

The Stanford Language Center invites applications for a full-time three-year teaching appointment as Lecturer in Italian beginning September 1, 2025. The position is renewable. Applicants should have experience teaching a broad range of Italian language courses at the college level and possess native or near-native fluency in Italian with an excellent command of English. Preference is given to candidates familiar with standards-based instruction and ACTFL OPI and WPT principles, with tester/rater certifications in hand or in progress. 

The expected base pay range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree training and field or discipline; department budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are an MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, and/or Italian language and literature, Ph.D. preferable.

Application Instructions

Letter of application, current vita, names and contact information of three recommenders, and a brief description of teaching philosophy and approaches should be submitted online via this Interfolio link. Review of applications will begin immediately. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 5, 2025. No phone or email inquiries please.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Lecturer in Spanish and Catalan

The Stanford Language Center invites applications for a full-time three-year teaching appointment as Lecturer in Spanish / Catalan beginning September 1, 2025. The position is renewable.

The expected base pay range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree training and field or discipline; department budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Qualifications

Applicants should have experience teaching a broad range of Spanish language courses at the college level and possess native or near-native fluency in Spanish with an excellent command of English. Near-native fluency in and experience teaching Catalan is highly desirable.

Preference is given to candidates familiar with standards-based instruction and ACTFL OPI and WPT principles, with tester/rater certifications in hand or in progress.

Minimum qualifications are an MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, and/or Spanish or Catalan language and literature, Ph.D. preferable.

Application Instructions

Letter of application, current vita, names and contact information of three recommenders, and a brief description of teaching philosophy and approaches should be submitted online via this Interfolio link. Review of applications will begin immediately. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 24, 2025. No phone or email inquiries please.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

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