Assistant Professor, World Languages

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$52,500 py
On-site
Spanish language and culture
Second language acquisition
Methodology and assessment
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in World Languages, specifically in Spanish and Second Language Pedagogy. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, developing a research agenda, and contributing to student success and departmental initiatives

Job Summary

  • The Department of World Languages invites applications for a full-time assistant professor in Spanish and Second Language Pedagogy.
  • Primary responsibilities include teaching all levels of undergraduate Spanish language and culture as well as undergraduate courses in second language acquisition, methodology and assessment.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in World Languages, specifically in Spanish and Second Language Pedagogy. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, developing a research agenda, and contributing to student success and departmental initiatives.

Salary

$52,500

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spanish language and culture
  • second language acquisition
  • methodology and assessment
  • teaching in-person and online
  • native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English

Nice-to-have

  • active scholarship/research agenda
  • serving as advisor to student organizations
  • leading international study experiences
  • collaboration in recruitment activities
  • outreach to Latino/Hispanic communities

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Spanish Language, Second Language Pedagogy or TESOL, or other related field
  • Experience working in higher education
  • Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check

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Not specified

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