Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish (Generalist - Linguistics/Second Language Acquisition preferred)

Wartburg College • Minneapolis, IA

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About The Position

WARTBURG COLLEGE Title of Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish (Generalist - Linguistics/Second Language Acquisition preferred) - 1 year position renewable up to 3 years Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence. As indicated in the vision statement, “Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together, we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.” Located in northeast Iowa, Waverly is an extraordinary "gigabit" community of more than 10,000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours).

Requirements

• Earned doctorate or ABD (specialization open) in Hispanic Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Hispanic Literatures/Cultures, or related field by August 2026.
• Near-native verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Promise of continued scholarly activity
• Willingness to support the mission of the College.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: Spanish for health professions; translation/interpretation; Hispanic linguistics; sociolinguistics; Spanish for heritage speakers; U.S. Latinx studies; Spanish in the U.S.; bilingualism; phonetics/pronunciation; community-based service-learning; study abroad; K-12 licensure in ESL and/or Spanish; online teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to teach another language at the elementary and intermediate levels preferred.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees