Auburn University

Lsadc; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics in the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. The appointment begins in August 2027; candidate should have a PhD in Spanish Linguistics and native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, contribute to curricular innovation, and teach a 3-2 load including a yearly Spanish Teaching Methodology graduate

Qualifications

• PhD in Spanish Linguistics required at start of employment.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
• Strong record of effective teaching at college/university level.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program and curricular innovation.
• Teach a 3-2 load: yearly Spanish Teaching Methodology course, undergrad Spanish for the Professions, and graduate courses.
• Participate in departmental and university service and collaboration.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Spanish Linguistics

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics (applicants with an

Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics (applicants with an empirical and applied linguistics profile are encouraged to apply).

The appointment will begin in August 2027. We seek a colleague with a strong interdisciplinary research agenda and willingness to collaborate across projects and areas.

Review of applications will beginOctober 5, 2026 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples” http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/ .

Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.

Responsibilities

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load. Responsibilities include in-person teaching: a yearly Spanish Teaching Methodology graduate course, undergraduate Spanish language courses with an emphasis on Spanish for the Professions, and graduate courses in Spanish linguistics.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program, contribute to curricular innovation, and participate in departmental and university service. Excellent communication skills required.

Position: Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics

Organization: Auburn University

Location: Auburn, AL
United States

Salary: $75,000/year

Posting Start Date: 9/17/2026

Date Posted: 9/17/2026

Requirements Qualifications

Applicants for this position must hold a PhD at the time employment begins in Spanish Linguistics (Sociolinguistics, Applied Sociolinguistics, or a closely related field) and have a native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Applicants must also showcase a strong record of effective teaching at the college/university level, a well-developed plan of research and scholarship, and a genuine interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Additional desirable qualifications include experience with Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP), particularly Spanish for the Professions; familiarity with innovative and current language pedagogies and multimedia technologies such as Canvas; and experience designing or implementing forward?thinking, innovative curricula.

For further information about Auburn University and our department visit: https://cla.auburn.edu/world-languages/

Contact Information

Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Daniel Vergara, Associate Professor of Spanish Linguistics and Search Committee Chair ( [e-mail] ), or Dr. Jorge Muñoz Ogayar, Chair, Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures ( [e-mail] ).