Assistant Professor, World Languages

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 47,250 - 57,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life, and disability insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and families

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

Retirement program options

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Spanish/Second Language Pedagogy in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This role involves teaching undergraduate Spanish and second-language instruction, developing scholarship, and supporting student success.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Benefits include health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish Language, Second Language Pedagogy, TESOL, or related field.
• Experience working in higher education preferred.
• Proven excellence in teaching required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Spanish and second-language instruction.
• Develop a scholarship and research agenda.
• Support students outside the classroom.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Time management

Collaboration

Teaching excellence

Education

Ph.D. in Spanish Language or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Assistant Professor, Spanish/Second Language Pedagogy (Full-time, Faculty - Non-Tenure). Reporting to the Head of the World Languages Department, this position teaches undergraduate Spanish and second-language instruction, develops scholarship, and supports student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of undergraduate Spanish, both in-person and online, for a total of 24 credits per year (12 per semester).
• Teach asynchronous online second-language instruction courses (TESL/TESOL).
• Develop an active scholarship and research agenda.
• Support students outside the classroom: advisor to student organizations, supervise student research, lead international study experiences, and collaborate in other high-impact experiences.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Serve on the editorial board of Azahares, the award-winning departmental literary journal.
• Participate in recruitment activities and outreach to Latino/Hispanic communities in the area.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish Language, Second Language Pedagogy, TESOL, or related field.
• Experience working in higher education (preferred).
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
• Proven excellence in teaching.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work well with others.

Additional Information

Salary: $52,500 per year. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Applicants must submit a request for each position applied to.

Benefits

University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement program options with 5–10% contribution.

Recruitment Contact

Human Resources – [phone]. Do not send supporting documents to the listed contact.

EEO Statement

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.