Assistant Professor of Spanish - Culture

Wartburg College • Waverly, IA

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About The Position

Wartburg College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Spanish for a tenure-track position starting in August 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, and engaging in scholarship and service within a liberal arts context. The college emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to its mission, making it essential for candidates to support these values.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Spanish or related field by August 2025.
• Near-native oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Relevant experience in cultures and/or literatures of the Americas, Spanish for the professions, U.S. Latinx studies, translation/interpretation, study abroad, Spanish as a heritage language, or online teaching.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and promise of continued scholarly activity.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to teach another language at the elementary and intermediate levels.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Teach three 14-week undergraduate courses in both fall and winter terms, including elementary, intermediate, and advanced language/culture courses.
• Teach one 4-week May term course, including travel courses on a rotation.
• Advise student majors in Spanish.
• Develop new courses in area of specialization and for the new THRIVE General Education plan.
• Engage in scholarship and service appropriate to the liberal arts setting.

Benefits

• Support for professional development and scholarly activities.
• Opportunities for community engagement and involvement in a diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree