Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Posting Number F01813P Department USD - Modern Languages and Linguistics Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

One year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

The department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at the University of South Dakota invites applications for the position of one year visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Spanish to begin in fall 2026. An earned master's degree is required for instructor rank and a terminal degree is required for appointment at the rank of assistant professor. Expectations are that the candidate will teach 3 to 4 courses per semester (18-24 credits total) depending on qualifications and department needs.

The remaining commitment (~20%) will be service within the department.

The successful candidate:

* will be able to teach Latin American literature and/or a Spanish phonetics/linguistics course, as well as a conversation course and 200 level intermediate Spanish

* should have native/near native fluency in Spanish and English be able to demonstrate evidence of superior teaching at the post-secondary level.

* should demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, expertise in current methodologies and culture-based instruction, including integration of technology in the classroom and successful teaching and mentoring of students from all backgrounds.

Special Instructions:

* In the application letter, please explicitly state experience in teaching Latin American Literature, Spanish Linguistics/Phonetics and conversation courses if you have done so.

Applicants should submit:

* A letter of application.

* Curriculum vitae

* Teaching portfolio: including a sample syllabus, preferably for one of the courses mentioned above and representative teaching evaluations.

* Three current confidential letters of reference. (These letters will be requested at a later stage in the process)

All applications must be completed online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 20, 2026.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Date 02/18/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 03/20/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Assistant Professor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Temporary Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The department of Modern Languages and Linguistics provides majors in Spanish and German as well as instruction in Russian and Lakota. We are a small and collegial department with a focus on student success.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Robert L. Turner III

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