Assistant Professor, World Languages

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$52,500 py
Not specified (assumed in-person due to teaching responsibilities)
Spanish language and culture
Second language acquisition
Methodology and assessment
The University of Arkansas - 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, contributing to student success, and supporting departmental initiatives in a dynamic educational environment

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that’s redefining higher education.
  • 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.

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The University of Arkansas - 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, contributing to student success, and supporting departmental initiatives in a dynamic educational environment.

Salary

$52,500

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spanish language and culture
  • Second language acquisition
  • Methodology and assessment
  • In-person and online courses
  • Native or near-native Spanish fluency
  • Native or near-native English fluency

Nice-to-have

  • Student success focus
  • Community outreach
  • Creative collaboration
  • Work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Spanish Language, Second Language Pedagogy or TESOL, or other related field
  • Experience working in higher education
  • Ability to drive off-campus
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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