Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies

Todoele; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Latin American and/or Caribbean Studies in the Department of Modern Languages to begin in Fall 2027. The Hispanic Studies program offers a major in Hispanic Studies and a minor in Spanish.

Primary teaching will include seven courses across two semesters and January-Term, with responsibilities in advising, assessment, language placement, admissions, and recruitment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Spanish, Latin American or Hispanic Studies; ABD status accepted if degree by Aug 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement.
• Experience working with diverse learners and inclusive pedagogy.
• Native or near-native Spanish; proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven courses across two semesters and January-Term.
• Advise majors and minors; participate in department activities and programmatic discussions.
• Assist with language placement and admissions/recruitment initiatives.
• Engage in undergraduate mentoring and service learning; lead study abroad or SURF activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Undergraduate teaching

Pedagogical methods

Spanish fluency

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Spanish/Latin American/Hispanic Studies

ABD status acceptable

Job description

Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Latin American and/or Caribbean Studies in the Department of Modern Languages to begin in Fall 2027.

Randolph-Macon College is a nationally-recognized residential institution of about 1800 students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond. Randolph-Macon College faculty teach, advise, conduct research and engage in scholarship, and serve the college and department.

The Hispanic Studies program is housed in the Department of Modern Languages alongside the French and German programs. It offers a major in Hispanic Studies and a minor in Spanish. Faculty regularly lead J-term study abroad programs, providing students with opportunities to study and engage with Spanish-speaking communities in Europe and South America.

Major/Essential Functions: Primary teaching responsibilities will include seven courses total across two semesters and January-Term, and contributions to general education. The successful candidate will be expected to advise majors and minors, participate in departmental activities and programmatic discussions, assessment and language placement, and admissions and recruitment initiatives. Other opportunities for undergraduate engagement and mentorship include service learning, internships, conversation table, Hispanic Heritage Club, Sigma Delta Pi Honors Society, and SURF (Schapiro Undergraduate Research Program).

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Spanish, Latin American or Hispanic Studies, with a focus on literature and culture or another related field; we will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status and who will complete their degree by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.
• Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement.
• Experience working with students and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical methods that support all learners in reaching their maximum potential.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to undergraduate teaching at a liberal arts institution.
• Experience teaching elementary through advanced undergraduate language courses.
• Experience teaching content courses on topics such as Latin American and/or Caribbean literatures and cultures, Latino/a/x topics, AfroLatinidad, film, social justice, and/or Spanish for the professions.
• Commitment to experiential/interdisciplinary teaching methods, such as designing and leading travel courses.
• Expertise in an area of specialization that contributes to the Hispanic Studies program’s curricular needs.
• Commitment to departmental and institutional service.
• Commitment to inclusive academic practices in teaching, research, and/or service.
• Demonstrated professional activity and an active research agenda.

Randolph-Macon College is unable to offer new Visa sponsorship for this position.