Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall•Schenectady, NY

2d•$81,500 - $83,500•Onsite

About The Position

Union College’s Spanish and Hispanic Studies Department seeks an Assistant Professor specializing in Hispanic Linguistics or Cultural Studies, preferably with expertise in U.S. Latino, Caribbean, Central American, or Mexican cultures. Research should be highly interdisciplinary. Linguistics specializations may include Second Language Acquisition, Bilingualism, Sociolinguistics, Computational Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Neurolinguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Phonology, Syntax, Morphology, Semantics, or Pragmatics. The successful candidate will teach Spanish at all levels, develop courses complementing current offerings, involve undergraduates in research, and advise student theses and projects in Spanish and English. The role also includes contributing interdisciplinary courses and opportunities connected to programs such as Neuroscience, Data Analytics, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Africana Studies. Interest in developing new interdisciplinary opportunities, such as a Linguistics minor, is a plus. The teaching load is six courses per year. The position also carries expectations for research, student advising, College and departmental service, curricular development, student engagement, placement advising, and recruitment activities. The department welcomes creative and forward-thinking curricular experimentation. The appointment begins September 1, 2027. Applications must be received by December 15, 2026. The annual salary range is $81,500–$83,500. The position is located in Schenectady, New York.

Requirements

PhD in Spanish, Linguistics, Hispanic Studies, or a related field; candidates with the PhD in hand will be prioritized. Candidates expecting to defend by August 2027 will be considered.
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
High proficiency in English.
Strong Spanish-language teaching skills and experience teaching at all levels.
Ability to contribute courses that complement the department’s current offerings.
Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, undergraduate research, and student advising.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in Hispanic Linguistics or Cultural Studies, preferably with expertise in U.S. Latino, Caribbean, Central American, or Mexican cultures.
Highly interdisciplinary research.
Experience leading term-abroad programs.
Experience teaching Heritage learners.
Expertise to develop courses in Spanish and English on U.S. Latino, Caribbean, Central American, or Mexican cultures.
Ability to develop interdisciplinary courses or opportunities related to Neuroscience, Data Analytics, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, or Africana Studies.
Interest in spearheading new interdisciplinary opportunities on campus, such as an interdisciplinary Linguistics minor.

Responsibilities

Teach Spanish courses at all levels and contribute courses that complement current offerings.
Develop interdisciplinary courses and research opportunities for students in Hispanic Linguistics and related fields.
Involve undergraduate students in research and advise student theses and projects in Spanish and English.
Contribute to research, student advising, College service, and departmental service.
Participate in curricular development, student engagement, placement advising, and recruitment activities.
Work closely with undergraduate students and contribute to forward-thinking, creative, interdisciplinary departmental curricular development.