Tenure-Track Spanish & Translation Professor

University of Wisconsin; Whitewater (WI); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Assistant Professor to join our faculty. This position involves teaching professional Spanish, translation across languages, Spanish language and grammar for second-language learners, and supporting the Spanish major/minor and related programs.

The 24-credit annual teaching load emphasizes high-impact instructional practices, student success, research, and professional service.

Qualifikationen

• Terminal degree in Spanish, translation studies, Hispanic linguistics, or related field by start date.

Aufgaben

• Deliver 24 credits of instruction per academic year in Spanish and World Languages and Cultures.
• Teach translation across languages and Spanish for the professions courses.
• Maintain at least five office hours for students weekly.
• Use Navigate for advising/mentoring notes and ensure timely communication.
• Submit syllabi at the start of term meeting requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum development including new professional Spanish courses.
• Support for WLC major with French and German emphases in AY 2027-2028.
• Cap class size at 24 students for professional Spanish courses.
• Ensure accessibility of instructional materials (ADA compliant).
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda and disseminate research via publications.
• Involve undergraduates in research initiatives.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service.
• Lead internship development and partnerships with regional employers.
• Build collaborations across campus to strengthen world languages offerings.
• Carry a regular departmental advising load and support student recruitment.
• Participate in at least one graduation ceremony per year.

Kenntnisse

Teaching excellence

Student mentoring

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Terminal degree in Spanish/translation studies/Hispanic linguistics

Tools

Canvas

Navigate

Jobbeschreibung

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Assistant Professor to join our faculty. This position involves teaching professional Spanish, translation across languages, Spanish language and grammar for second-language learners, and supporting the Spanish major/minor and related programs.

The 24-credit annual teaching load emphasizes high-impact instructional practices, student success, research, and professional service.