Assistant Professor, World Languages

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $52,500; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Teaching all levels of undergraduate spanish
Teaching second language acquisition courses
Develop an active scholarship/research agenda
** 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 ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student success. **

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.

Matching Summary

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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 ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student success. **

Salary

Base: $52,500; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • teaching all levels of undergraduate Spanish
  • teaching second language acquisition courses
  • develop an active scholarship/research agenda
  • native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English

Nice-to-have

  • serving as advisor to student organizations
  • leading international study experiences
  • serve on the Editorial Board of Azahares
  • outreach to the 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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