Assistant Professor - Spanish Linguistics

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of World Languages at the University of South Florida invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position in Spanish Linguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable. The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Spanish Linguistics, Applied Linguistics (Spanish-language focus) or a closely related field by August 7, 2027.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Native or near-native command of Spanish.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Active research agenda.
Experience teaching at the university level.

Nice To Haves

A record of publication.
Research focus on the Caribbean and/or the Spanish-speaking world in the Western Hemisphere.
Demonstrated success in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.

Responsibilities

Conduct, present, and publish research and engage in other professional activities.
Teach courses primarily in Spanish for the Spanish program at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Collaborate, when appropriate, with the graduate programs in Applied Linguistics.
Participate actively in department, college, and university governance.