Assistant​/Associate Professor - Spanish - Tenure Track

Western Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Spanish linguistics beginning August 2026 at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Spanish, with desired specialty in Spanish/Hispanic linguistics or related field from an accredited institution and the ability to broaden the course offerings in Spanish linguistics. ABD status will be considered, but PhD must be awarded prior to August 1, 2026 from an accredited institution.

Preferred candidates will be specialists in Spanish Sociolinguistics. Candidates with a background in any of the following additional fields are especially encouraged to apply: bilingualism, Spanish as a heritage language, text linguistics, corpus linguistics, and/or translation. Teaching experience, evidence of scholarly activity, native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion are required.

Responsibilities will include teaching across the Spanish curriculum, with emphasis on advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish language and linguistics, producing quality research, and participating in additional departmental, college, and university service. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Major Duties

* Teach intermediate and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish language and linguistics.

* Teach introductory and intermediate undergraduate courses in Spanish language and culture as needed.

* Produce peer-reviewed, high-quality research.

* Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Minimum Qualifications

* ABD status will be considered, but PhD from an accredited institution must be awarded prior to August 1, 2026.

* Ability to develop new course offerings in Spanish linguistics.

* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Hispanic cultures.

* Teaching experience with potential to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses.

* Evidence of scholarly activity, with potential to make significant contributions to scholarly field.

* Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications

* PhD in Spanish linguistics from an accredited institution prior to the start of appointment.

* Desired specialty in Spanish Sociolinguistics.

* Candidates with expertise in any of the following additional fields are especially encouraged to apply: bilingualism, Spanish as a heritage language, text linguistics, corpus linguistics, translation, and/or Spanish in contact with other languages.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on October 20 and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply online, applicants should visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Materials submitted online should include: a) a cover letter that addresses fulfillment of qualifications, b) a curriculum vitae, c) complete official statistical data from the four most recent semesters of teaching evaluations, d) a statement of research interests, e) a statement of teaching philosophy, f) a copy of graduate transcripts (unofficial copy is okay at this point), and g) a list of 3-5 references.

All questions should be directed to Dr. Germán Zárate-Sández, Chair of the Search Committee, ate-sandez.

Additional Position Information

Salary is competitive. The academic year is eight months, beginning in late August and running through the end of April. Extra compensation may be available for summer teaching. Generous fringe benefits, including TIAA-CREF contributions, are provided. WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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