Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
About The Position
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at Virginia Tech invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish position to begin August 10, 2026. The standard teaching load is 3/3 courses per academic year. Service duties may include but are not limited to conducting assessments as well as engaging in extracurricular activities and student recruitment. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Katie Akers at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Requirements
- Ph.D. by time of appointment in Spanish language, literature, culture, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, or related field
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Spanish at a range of undergraduate levels to non-native speakers
- Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English
- The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience teaching Spanish to non-native speakers at the university level
- Familiarity with contemporary second language teaching methodologies
- Knowledge of instructional technologies
Responsibilities
- Conducting assessments
- Engaging in extracurricular activities
- Student recruitment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
