Assistant Professor of Spanish TT

Position Information

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor of Spanish TT

Position Number

Position Number F00046

Department

Department World Languages and Cultures

Location

Location Morehouse College - Atlanta GA

Position Summary

The Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, Media & Arts ( HSSMA ) invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Morehouse College. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Spanish or Hispanic literature, Linguistics, Spanish Education, Latin American Literature, Afro-Diasporic Studies, or a closely related field. Secondary ability in French, Portuguese or African Language is a plus.

The department is seeking someone who thinks creatively about their teaching, engages in scholarship, and can be committed to the mission of Morehouse College—to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students and by assuming a special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of black people.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching; advising and mentoring students; engaging in scholarship; and service to the department, the HSSMA Division and the College. Applicants are asked to identify their strengths and experiences in assisting Black men and men of color form diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to accomplish curricular goals. The successful candidate will be expected to support the College’s general education curriculum.

We also encourage all faculty to seek external funding through grants and other sources.

The start date for the position is August 2026.

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree in Spanish or a closely related field (Hispanic literature, Linguistics, Spanish Education, Latin American Literature, or Afro-Diasporic Studies) and significant graduate work in another language; commitment to excellence in teaching; evidence of a productive scholarship program; and service to the profession and community.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Spanish or Hispanic literature, Linguistics, Spanish Education, Latin American Literature, Afro-Diasporic Studies.

Preferred Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate should possess the ability to teach Spanish courses and related subjects that complement the department’s existing expertise. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the College’s general education curriculum.

A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, demonstrated evidence of an active scholarship program, and a dedication to professional and community service are highly desirable.

Candidate should have knowledge of effective pedagogical strategies and student assessment methods suitable for undergraduate education. Proficiency in computer literacy and instructional technology is required.

Physical Demands

Compensation

Salary is for service in a 9-month academic year faculty position.

Salary will be disbursed in 12 equal monthly installments.

Teaching Responsibility

• Minimum 3/3 teaching load or 21 credit hours annually.
• Specific course assignments and scheduling for each faculty member are determined in consultation with your Department Chair and Division Dean.

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Applying

The application should consist of the following:

1. Letter of application
providing details on how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position and why they are a good fit for Morehouse College (no more than 2 pages)
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 2 pages)
4. Research/scholarship agenda (no more than 2 pages)
5. Transcripts
6. Names and contact information of three references. The candidate should arrange to have three letters of recommendation from those references submitted in confidence to WLCSearch

Responsibilities for this position include teaching a 3/3 load, which currently translates into being responsible for the instruction of approximately 18 credit hours…