Teaching Assistant Professor of Applied Spanish

Job Summary

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese seeks to hire a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor of Applied Spanish with a 4-4 teaching load, who will teach beginning- and intermediate-level courses in our program. For purposes of annual merit evaluation, instructors are assessed at 85% teaching and 15% service obligations. Classroom teaching and coordination duties will both be considered as part of the teaching component.

The successful candidate will receive a 3-year appointment and will undergo a reappointment review in order to be considered for a subsequent 3-year appointment (funding is not guaranteed after 3 years). The expected start is Fall 2026, pending final approval by the College of Arts & Sciences.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese advances knowledge of human thought, culture, and language through rigorous research, innovative thinking, and public engagement. Through a flexible and coherent set of courses from Latin American Studies, Latinx Studies, Iberian Studies, and Hispanic Linguistics, we empower graduates to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply social science and humanistic perspectives to the challenges of a complex and changing world.

Our programs and credentials are complemented by applied, high-impact experiences in the classroom. These include portfolio design, creative projects, and research analysis. Outside the classroom, we offer credit-bearing internships, community-engaged learning, and study abroad opportunities. These opportunities allow students to acquire a solid disciplinary foundation while tailoring their path of professional specialization. By maintaining close ties with our graduates to benefit from their experiences, we are preparing the next generation of multilingual students for meaningful professional opportunities in Colorado, the US, and beyond.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Teach 4-4 load of courses from beginning to intermediate level within a coordinated program.
• Carry out service responsibilities commensurate with the position.

What You Should Know

There is possibility of promotion within time frames and through processes established by the University.

Boulder Campus Guidelines for the Appointment, Evaluation, and Promotion of Lecturer and Instructor Rank Faculty

This position is a 100% full-time appointment with an annual salary of $62,500 and benefits. (CU Comprehensive Benefits)

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

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• A MA in Spanish, Applied and/or Public Humanities, or Second-Language Acquisition and native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
• The candidate will have at least two years of experience successfully teaching beginning and intermediate level Spanish as a second language at the post‑secondary level. Years of experience teaching while pursuing a degree may be counted for these two years.

• The ability to work with people from a diverse set of backgrounds and the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.

• Experience integrating applied and public humanities into curricula.
• Experience working with or organizing Latinx- and Hispanic‑focused academic and cultural…