"Assistant Professor of Spanish"

Posting Summary

Classification Code
UG74

Pay Band
0

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No

Subject to Credit Check
No

Internal Title
Assistant Professor of Spanish

Department
Languages and Intercultural Studies

Position Type
PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time
Full-Time

Basis
9 mo.

The Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Spanish with a specialization in second language acquisition to begin August 16, 2026.

We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar who can demonstrate successful experience teaching undergraduate Spanish language courses at all levels and the ability to teach intercultural studies courses in English. The teaching load for this position is 3/3. The successful candidate will be expected to take on a leadership role in directing our basic language programs, incorporate high-impact practices and inclusive pedagogy, and oversee curricular and extracurricular activities. Familiarity with and the ability to put into practice ACTFL Standards are essential. Additionally, the candidate must be able to engage productively with faculty in a multi-language department that values a variety of perspectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Spanish with a specialization in applied linguistics or second language acquisition
• Ph.D. in hand by start date of appointment
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English
• Experience teaching language courses to students from a broad range of majors at a US institution of higher education
• Evidence of scholarly activity in SLA or related areas
• Evidence of proficiency in teaching with technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating language programs or supervising instructors, lecturers, or graduate teaching assistants
• Experience with course development in Languages for Specific Purposes
• Evidence of exceptional teaching

Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, contact information for three professional references, teaching portfolio, teaching philosophy and representative scholarly writing sample to: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120513

Job Duties

• Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.
• Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
• Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.
• Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Posting Number
F00461P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/16/2026

Job Open Date
11/25/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes