Assistant Professor, World Languages

About the role

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• Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
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Department: World Languages

Summary of Job Duties

The Department of World Languages invites applications for a full-time assistant professor in Spanish and Second Language Pedagogy. We envision a colleague who will contribute, through teaching, service, and research, to our commitment to student success and to our department's aspirational statement: "Let your vision be world-embracing."

Primary responsibilities include teaching all levels of undergraduate Spanish language and culture as well as undergraduate courses in second language acquisition, methodology and assessment. The successful candidate will teach both in-person and online courses, for a total of 24 credits per year (12 per semester). This position reports to the Head of the World Languages Department.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Work Experience

Ph.D. in Spanish Language, Second Language Pedagogy or TESOL, or other related field

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience

Experience working in higher education.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of undergraduate Spanish, both in person and online.
• Teach asynchronous online second language instruction (TESL/TESOL) courses.
• Develop an active scholarship/research agenda.
• Support students outside of the classroom by serving as advisor to student organizations, supervising student research, leading international study experiences, or collaborating in other high-impact experiences.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve on the Editorial Board of Azahares, the award-winning departmental creative literary journal.
• Collaborate in recruitment activities.
• Participate in outreach to the Latino/Hispanic communities in our area.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
• Proven excellence in teaching.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work well with others.

Working Relationships

The World Languages Department offers a Certificate of Proficiency for Spanish for the Helping Professions, a Minor in Spanish, a Certificate for Proficiency in Teaching English as a Second Language, and a Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. As such, this position requires high interpersonal communication skills, the desire to promote student success inside and outside the classroom, and the ability to think creatively in collaboration with colleagues.

Special Job Dimensions: Ability to drive off-campus for community outreach events.

Background Check Requirements

• Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check.
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Information

$54,000 - $56,000, commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Priority will be given to applicants who submit all documents by November 2, 2026.

Recruitment Contact Information: HR

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible

Yes