The salary is $50,000. The university offers a comprehensive package that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on date of hire.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan invites applications for a visiting teaching position in Spanish language, culture, and literature for the 2026-27 academic year, renewable for up to three years. The position will begin in August 2026.
Responsibilities:
- The visiting faculty position entails three classes (up to 12 credits) of teaching each semester.
- Teaching responsibilities include first and second-year language courses and 300-level courses in which the instructor will teach skills such as composition and conversation as well as different cultural and literary topics.
- Visitors typically teach four to five days a week, including some evenings (6:00-7:50 pm), depending on section needs.
Required Qualifications and Education:
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Spanish courses at the college level.
- M.A. in Spanish or related field required, Ph.D. highly desirable.
- Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
- Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.
Preferred Qualifications and Education: Applicants with experience teaching courses in Spanish with a focus on cultural studies and/or literature are especially encouraged to apply. PhD in Spanish Cultural Studies, Literatures, and/or Linguistics at the time of hiring preferred.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information of three professional references, and (4) graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply).
The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview.
The review process will begin on June 12, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.
Email questions about the position to: Prof. Jason Yancey, Department Chair of Modern Languages and Literatures, at yanceyj@gvsu.edu, or Prof. Fabio Espitia, Spanish Language Coordinator, at espitiaf@gvsu.edu.