Professor of Spanish, Italian & Portuguese — Language Program Director

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, invites applications for Professor of Spanish, Italian & Portuguese (Academic General Faculty) beginning August 10, 2027. The role includes teaching elementary and intermediate Spanish, directing the Spanish Language Program, and participating in department leadership and service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in language education, collaboration, and administrative experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or closely related field by time of application.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership in language education at the college or university level in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Spanish language and culture (elementary and intermediate levels).
• Manage the Spanish Language Program as Language Program Director.
• Contribute to departmental service and participate in leadership.
• Oversee curriculum and coordinate syllabi for SPAN 1010–2020.
• Supervise faculty and graduate students in the program.
• Organize summer teaching and program assessment.
• Work with undergraduate students with specific needs in the program.

Skills

Pedagogical leadership

Collaborative work

Program management

Education

PhD in Applied Linguistics, SLA or related field

Job description

University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, invites applications for Professor of Spanish, Italian & Portuguese (Academic General Faculty) beginning August 10, 2027. The role includes teaching elementary and intermediate Spanish, directing the Spanish Language Program, and participating in department leadership and service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in language education, collaboration, and administrative experience in higher education.