Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Education, Hispanic/Spanish Linguistics

Texas A&M University System • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a three-year, full-time, 9-month non-tenure track position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin as early as Fall 2026. The successful candidate will oversee the Teacher Certification Program in Spanish and will teach four courses per semester, including Hispanic Linguistics, Grammar, Phonetics and Phonology, Methods in Foreign Language Instruction, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, etc., as well as lower-level Spanish courses. Candidates must hold a PhD in Hispanic/Spanish Linguistics by the time of appointment. The candidate will be expected to be a quality teacher, mentor, and collegial citizen of the academy, to be demonstrated through a variety of student learning outcomes, and to service on local and professional committees. Pending satisfactory performance, the appointment is renewable for up to three years. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Requirements

• PhD in Hispanic/Spanish Linguistics. Advanced ABD will be considered; Degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Suitable teaching experience in Hispanic Linguistics, or Methods in Foreign Language Instruction, or general Spanish courses and a strong commitment to undergraduate Liberal Arts education.
• A strong interest in Spanish in the United States within a Hispanic/Spanish Linguistics context, and its implications for areas such as heritage learner education, language variation, language contact within a nation or across borders, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Teacher Certification Program in Spanish
• Teach four courses per semester, including Hispanic Linguistics, Grammar, Phonetics and Phonology, Methods in Foreign Language Instruction, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, etc., as well as lower-level Spanish courses
• Be a quality teacher, mentor, and collegial citizen of the academy
• Service on local and professional committees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree