Assistant Professor of Spanish

The Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Spanish with a specialization in second language acquisition to begin August 16, 2026.

We seek a dynamic teacher‑scholar who can demonstrate successful experience teaching undergraduate Spanish language courses at all levels and the ability to teach intercultural studies courses in English. The teaching load for this position is 3/3. The successful candidate will be expected to take on a leadership role in directing our basic language programs, incorporate high‑impact practices and inclusive pedagogy, and oversee curricular and extracurricular activities.

Familiarity with and the ability to put into practice ACTFL Standards are essential. Additionally, the candidate must be able to engage productively with faculty in a multi‑language department that values a variety of perspectives.

• Ph.D. in Spanish with a specialization in applied linguistics or second language acquisition
• Ph.D. in hand by start date of appointment
• Native or near‑native proficiency in Spanish and English
• Experience teaching language courses to students from a broad range of majors at a US institution of higher education
• Evidence of scholarly activity in SLA or related areas
• Evidence of proficiency in teaching with technology

• Experience coordinating language programs or supervising instructors, lecturers, or graduate teaching assistants
• Experience with course development in Languages for Specific Purposes
• Evidence of exceptional teaching

Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, contact information for three professional references, teaching portfolio, teaching philosophy and representative scholarly writing sample to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./120513

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and Ph.D. degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

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Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.

• Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
• Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.
• Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University‑related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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