Assistant Teaching Professor, World Languages and Cultures

Todoele; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Mandatory Retirement Contribution

Professional Development

Partial Tuition Waiver

Wellness Program

Job summary

The University of Montana in Missoula invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish in the World Languages and Cultures department, beginning August 2027. The position emphasizes Latin American Studies and outreach to undergraduate programs.

You will teach eight classes per year and contribute to curriculum development and student mentorship. Requirements include a PhD in Latin American Studies, native or near-native English and Spanish, and a proven

Qualifications

• PhD with expertise in Latin American Studies.
• Native or near-native proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Proven college-level Spanish teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, collegiality, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach a total of eight classes per year.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Provide mentorship to undergraduate students.
• Assist department with undergraduate outreach.
• Contribute to growth and development of Spanish program.

Skills

Spanish language teaching

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Latin American Studies

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor, World Languages and Cultures

$50,000-$55,000 (salary depends on qualifications and experience).

The University of Montana, Department of World Languages and Cultures, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish to begin August 2027.

The department is seeking candidates with a specialization in Latin American Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach a total of eight classes per year
• Contribute to curriculum development
• Provide mentorship to undergraduate students
• Assist department with undergraduate outreach
• Contribute to growth and development of Spanish program

Schedule

Full time, academic year position. Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Mandatory Retirement Contribution
• Professional Development
• Partial Tuition Waiver
• Wellness Program

• A PhD with expertise in Latin American Studies
• Native or near-native proficiency in English and Spanish
• Demonstrated successful record teaching Spanish language at the college level
• Demonstrated commitment to effective collaboration, collegiality, and student success
• Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience (three pages)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and summary of recent teaching evaluations
• Three (3) professional references: names and contact information
• Teaching Statement: include examples of two syllabi

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment.

The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.