Assistant Professor, Languages

Position Details

Type of Position:
Faculty – Non‑Tenure

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States)

Workstudy Position:
No

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution:
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Location:

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Closing Date: 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated)

World Languages

The Department of World Languages invites applications for a full‑time assistant professor in Spanish and Second Language Pedagogy. The successful candidate will teach all levels of undergraduate Spanish language and culture as well as undergraduate courses in second language acquisition, methodology and assessment. Teaching will be conducted both in person and online for a total of 24 credits per year (12 per semester).

The position reports to the Head of the World Languages Department.

• Teach all levels of undergraduate Spanish, both in person and online.
• Teach asynchronous online second‑language instruction (TESL/TESOL) courses.
• Develop an active scholarship and research agenda.
• Support students outside 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.

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

Required Education and/or

Work Experience:

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

Preferred Education and/or

Work Experience:

• Experience working in higher education.

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

Ability to drive off‑campus for community outreach events.

Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check.

$52,500

Eligible for benefits.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.