Assistant Professor of Spanish

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University, Perimeter College, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Spanish. This is a teaching-focused role with 80% instruction, 10% service, and 10% scholarly activity. The teaching assignment may occur on any of the college's campuses, with 27–32 credit hours per year.

Required: Ph.D. in the teaching discipline by appointment date. Salary range: $49,082–$54,082; Create an engaging learning environment supporting diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the teaching discipline by the anticipated date of appointment.
• Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform.
• College teaching experience is preferred (one year).
• Interest in high-impact educational practices and scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Ability to teach with diverse methods using instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach 27-32 credit hours per academic year across Spanish courses.
• Contribute to service to the department, college, and university.
• Engage in scholarly and creative activity as part of tenure-track responsibilities.
• Work with multiple campus locations as assigned by the department Chair.

Skills

Teaching in higher education

Online teaching

Educational technology

Communication skills

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in teaching discipline

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Educational technology

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: F00593P

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish

GSU Information: Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department: Humanities Department

College: Perimeter College

Campus: College-wide

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: External

About the Department

The Department of Humanities at Georgia State University's Perimeter College is home to American Sign Language, humanities, journalism, philosophy, religious studies, speech communication, and world languages. The humanities department contributes to the essential liberal arts foundation of the academic curriculum, and humanities faculty are passionate about teaching and are dedicated to the highest quality of instruction. Humanities faculty challenge students to think critically and deeply, to develop multicultural awareness, and to develop their minds and their skills in a way that will foster both personal and professional success. The highly accomplished humanities faculty not only equip students with the skills they'll need for successful careers, but also with the skills they'll need to be effective and engaged citizens.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Spanish. This is a teaching-focused position: 80% of the workload is instruction, with service and scholarly and creative activity accounting for 10% each. Perimeter faculty are responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engaging in service to the department, college, and university. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in an access institution. Perimeter College is a multi-campus institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college's campuses.

Required Experience

None specified.

Required Education

Ph.D. in the teaching discipline is required by the anticipated date of appointment. Salary range: $49,082- $54,082

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.
• Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records).
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus location

Salary

$49,082- $54,082

Search Chair Contact info

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Stewart Goodman, [e-mail].

Departmental contact for assistance

[e-mail]
Dr. Brian Bonin, Interim Department Chair of Humanities

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2027

Position End Date (if temporary):

Open Date: 10/12/2026

Review of Applications Begins: 11/30/2026

Close Date: 12/04/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions Summary

Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed. Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.
• Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduate degrees.
• Foreign Degree Equivalency Evaluation is required for all graduate degrees earned outside the United States

Final Candidate: Professional references will provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a notification email.

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7221

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