"Assistant Professor, Educator, Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences"

Job Overview

The Department of Romance and Arabic Languages & Literatures at the University of Cincinnati invites applicants for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor Educator of Spanish. The position is open to specialists of Spanish language learning and teaching, Spanish linguistics, SLA, second language pedagogy, curriculum development, technology and language learning as well as other related fields of language study. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, three to five-year appointment with benefits and opportunity for renewal and promotion(s).

Essential Functions

The successful candidate can expect to:

• Teach six courses per year with a range of nine to thirteen credit hours per semester in RALL at the undergraduate level.
• Coordinate basic Spanish language classes, in which case course reductions would be granted, and one of the courses taught each semester would be a graduate teaching practicum.
• Teach courses that may include, but not be limited to, Spanish language, literature, culture and/or linguistics courses from the introductory to the advanced undergraduate levels.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching by utilizing innovative technologies and evidence-based teaching methods, including Distance Learning and task-based learning.
• Service activities such as serving on departmental, College-wide, or University-wide committees will also be expected.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of appointment, the following are required.

• PhD in Spanish or related field
• Two academic years of teaching experience at the postsecondary level

Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Appointment begins August 15, 2026.

Application Process

Interested applicants should create or update an Applicant Profile and upload the following on our system:

• A CV
• A cover letter outlining the candidate's qualifications for the position, relevant teaching and (if applicable) other related experience
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Teaching evaluations
• University transcripts of all graduate work

3 recommendation letters submitted via Interfolio to Nuria R. López-Ortega, lopezonr@ucmail.uc.edu

https://jobs.uc.edu Position#: REQ 100683

Review of applications will start on January 20th 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

For information on the position, please contact: Nuria R López-Ortega, Professor Educator, Spanish, Assistant Department Head, Department of Romance and Arabic Languages and Literatures (lopezonr@ucmail.uc.edu).

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Salary Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html