Professor of Spanish & Language Program Director

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese invites applications for a Professor of Spanish (Academic General Faculty) and Language Program Director, beginning August 10, 2027. The appointment combines teaching Spanish language and culture (elementary to intermediate) with program management and department service.

The successful candidate will lead curricular planning for SPAN 1010–2020, supervise instructors and graduate students, organize summer teaching, carry

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Linguistics, SLA or 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 university level (US preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish language and culture (elementary to intermediate) each semester.
• Manage the Spanish Language Program and serve as Language Program Director.
• Oversee curriculum and syllabi for SPAN 1010–2020 and supervise faculty and graduate students.
• Organize summer teaching, conduct program assessment, and contribute to department leadership.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Leadership in language education

Collaborative teamwork

Education

PhD in Applied Linguistics or SLA

Job description

The University of Virginia’s Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese invites applications for a Professor of Spanish (Academic General Faculty) and Language Program Director, beginning August 10, 2027. The appointment combines teaching Spanish language and culture (elementary to intermediate) with program management and department service.

The successful candidate will lead curricular planning for SPAN 1010–2020, supervise instructors and graduate students, organize summer teaching, carry