Assistant Professor, World Languages

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $52,500; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Teaching undergraduate spanish courses
Second language pedagogy expertise
Online and in-person instruction
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to transformative, hands-on learning experiences for diverse students

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to transformative, hands-on learning experiences for diverse students.
  • The assistant professor will teach all levels of undergraduate Spanish and second language pedagogy courses, both in-person and online, totaling 24 credits per year.
  • The position offers a benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement program contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to transformative, hands-on learning experiences for diverse students.

Salary

Base: $52,500; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance; tuition waivers; retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Teaching undergraduate Spanish courses
  • Second language pedagogy expertise
  • Online and in-person instruction
  • Student advising and support
  • Curriculum development collaboration
  • Community outreach involvement

Nice-to-have

  • Active scholarship and research agenda
  • Experience with TESL/TESOL instruction
  • Participation in recruitment activities
  • Editorial board service
  • Fluency in Spanish and English
  • Excellent time management skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Spanish Language or related field
  • Experience in higher education preferred
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
  • Criminal background and MVR check
  • Ability to drive for community outreach

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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