Competitive for entry-level appointment at similar institutions.
1 year position renewable up to 3 years.
Primary responsiblilities:
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.
Earned doctorate or ABD (specialization open) in Hispanic Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Hispanic Literatures/Cultures, or related field by August 2026. 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. Near-native verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English. Evidence of teaching excellence; promise of continued scholarly activity; and willingness to support the mission of the College.
Demonstrated ability to teach another language at the elementary and intermediate levels preferred.
Please upload the following by selecting the “Apply for this Position”:
1) curriculum vita
2) a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
experience/interests and how these will support the mission of Wartburg College
3) unofficial graduate transcripts
4) contact information for three references
Screening of applications begins January 5 and continues until position is filled.
For specific questions contact Dr. Joyce Boss, Chair of Search Committee, at joyce.boss@wartburg.edu.
Department webpage(s): http://www.wartburg.edu/spanish/.