The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications. VCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid full family health insurance coverage, as well as TIAA retirement, tuition assistance, and much more. For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page. This position is a 9-month, full-time position. In some cases, summer duties may be arranged through an additional contract.
The Language and Literature Department at Valley City State University seeks to fill a full time, tenure-track faculty position for Fall Semester 2026.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach a variety of Spanish courses and to lead the Spanish programs, including student recruitment and retainment. Other than Spanish majors, minors, and certificate recipients, these courses will include students seeking to fulfill General Education requirements and students from other academic programs. This person will be an integral part of the Spanish and Spanish Education programs.
Main duties include:
- Teaching courses in Spanish language, Spanish grammar and composition, Spanish conversation, and Hispanic history, literature, and culture.
- Staying current with course content, evaluating teaching methods, and working to improve student learning and engagement.
- Recruiting, retaining, and advising Spanish/Spanish Education students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Spanish or Humanistic Studies
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5 years of classroom and online teaching experience in higher education
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish
Experience
- Experience expanding Spanish programs in higher education
- Experience observing and mentoring undergraduate student teachers in their secondary education Spanish classrooms
- Experience organizing travel abroad opportunities for students
- Experience advising students in Spanish/Spanish Education programs
Submit all required materials online, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), contact information for three references, and unofficial copies of your transcripts. Reference letters will be solicited automatically from the references you list via email, for finalists only. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that correct email addresses are submitted for each of the three required references. Deadline for full consideration is April 16, 2026