Salary commensurate with education and experience.
The Department of Spanish invites applications for a permanent, non-tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish, effective July 1, 2026. The teaching professor position at Wake Forest University is a full-time, non-tenure track position with the possibility of promotion on a teaching-focused career path. Research is not required; renewal and promotion are based on teaching and service.
The successful candidate will join a department known for its high-quality, engaged teaching. This individual will be expected to teach 6 courses per year in Spanish primarily at the beginning and intermediate level of the undergraduate curriculum, engage in professional development, and participate in departmental, College, and University service.
An earned Ph.D. in Spanish is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will have the following: experience teaching undergraduate Spanish language courses in a U.S. 4-year college or university setting; professional activity related to the pedagogy of language, literature or culture; and native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English.
The following materials should be submitted: cover letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and two complete sets of course evaluations from the most recent year of teaching. Selected candidates will be asked to submit two confidential letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching) after the initial review. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before October 15, 2025 will be given full consideration.
Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Kathryn Mayers, Chair of the Spanish Department, at mayerskm@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu.
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