Assistant Professor - Spanish

Universities of Wisconsin•River Falls, WI

About The Position

The Department of Global Cultures and Languages at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Spanish, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach all levels of Spanish, particularly advanced levels, and teach and develop courses in Writing for the Spanish Professions, with possible additional courses in areas of expertise. The department seeks candidates who emphasize cultural knowledge and awareness of professional environments in the Spanish-speaking world and help students develop advanced language proficiency and transcultural competence. The normal teaching load is eight courses per year. Regular courses include Spanish Conversation and Composition, Advanced Spanish Communication, Business and Culture in the Hispanic World, Spanish for the Trades and Professions, Spanish Translation for the Professions, and Spanish Professional Writing. The position also includes professional development, scholarly activity, student advising and mentoring, service to the department, college, and university, and curriculum development.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics by the start date; ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is conferred before the start date.
Research or teaching specialization in Spanish in the Profession.
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and English, with the ability to teach undergraduate Spanish language and professional writing courses.
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.

Nice To Haves

Ability and willingness to engage in Education Abroad programs.
Interest in advancing and mentoring undergraduate research projects.
Ability to teach Spanish Education courses.
K-12 teaching licensure.

Responsibilities

Teach all levels of Spanish, particularly advanced levels, as needed.
Teach and develop courses in Writing for the Spanish Professions and other courses in areas of expertise.
Teach the regular course offerings, including Spanish Conversation and Composition, Advanced Spanish Communication, Business and Culture in the Hispanic World, Spanish for the Trades and Professions, Spanish Translation for the Professions, and Spanish Professional Writing.
Pursue high-quality scholarly activity and ongoing professional development.
Advise and mentor students.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Develop curriculum.