"Assistant Professor of Spanish (Tenure - Track)"

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Berry College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish with a specialization in linguistics to begin in August 2026. We seek applicants from various subfields of linguistics who can engage the unique needs of native and heritage speakers. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to mentoring students, proficiency-based learning, and will take the lead in designing and teaching courses that address native and heritage speakers' specific needs, as well as build on the skills that they already possess.

The department is committed to providing students with the opportunity of becoming proficient in the languages, literatures, and cultures of the languages it offers, and to gain cross- and intercultural competency and global awareness. It seeks to graduate majors and minors with advanced communicative skills in speaking, reading, and writing, international cultural knowledge, and a sophisticated understanding of the problems and promises that a globalized world presents. Spanish is among the most popular minor programs at the college and has a longstanding community engagement program with the Spanish-speaking community in our area, as part of the college's Academic Community Engagement (ACE) courses. The department also boasts graduates who have won numerous prestigious fellowships, such as the Fulbright. The department supports its faculty in professional development, research, and creative pursuits as well as faculty-led study abroad programs.

The ideal candidate will have experience and enthusiasm for all levels of the Spanish curriculum: lower- and intermediate-level courses and upper-level courses, including courses for heritage speakers. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and scholarship are aligned with and will advance Berry's Good Neighbor culture and commitment to community engagement. The position includes a 3/3 load during the academic year with the opportunity to teach upper-level courses in the candidate's field of experience on a rotating basis.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics or a closely related field, and candidates who are currently ABD should earn their Ph.D. by the date of employment.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experiences and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors.

Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring that facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcome. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to the Berry mission and values; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate's teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement of research plans; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin on October 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jennifer Corry, at jcorry@berry.edu.