Professor of Spanish, Italian & Portuguese—Program Director

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunity

Dual Career Services

Job summary

The University of Virginia invites applications for a Professor of Spanish on the academic general faculty, beginning August 10, 2027, with responsibilities in teaching, program direction, and departmental service. The Language Program Director will oversee curriculum for SPAN 1010-2020, supervise instructors and graduate students, and coordinate summer teaching and program assessment.

The appointment is three years, tenure-ineligible, with renewal possible but not guaranteed; applicants should

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Linguistics or related field required.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching at college/university level in the U.S.
• Experience in program leadership and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish language and culture courses (SPAN 1010-2020) each semester.
• Direct the Spanish Language Program and oversee curriculum.
• Supervise faculty and graduate students teaching in the program.
• Organize summer teaching and coordinate syllabi with course coordinators.
• Contribute to departmental service and leadership activities.
• Assess program outcomes and support undergraduates with special needs.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency (native/≈

English language proficiency (native/≈

Teaching excellence

Leadership in language education

Education

PhD in Applied Linguistics / Second Language Acquisition or related field

Job description

The University of Virginia invites applications for a Professor of Spanish on the academic general faculty, beginning August 10, 2027, with responsibilities in teaching, program direction, and departmental service. The Language Program Director will oversee curriculum for SPAN 1010-2020, supervise instructors and graduate students, and coordinate summer teaching and program assessment.

The appointment is three years, tenure-ineligible, with renewal possible but not guaranteed; applicants should