"Assistant Professor Spanish"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, the Assistant Professor of Spanish position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in both face-to-face and online formats. Courses to be taught may include those for the B.A. World Languages and Cultures, Spanish Studies and Spanish for the Professions Concentrations, M.A. and M.A.T. Spanish programs as well as for the Spanish and Latin American Studies Minors. The Assistant Professor will engage in productive scholarship in the discipline and provide service at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment and is housed on the University's Statesboro campus.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in Spanish with expertise in Latin American Literature and Culture, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2026, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Spanish.
• Credentials and willingness to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Willingness to teach in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
• Ability and willingness to teach Spanish courses related to the professions.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with teaching courses in translation, interpreting, and/or Spanish for health professions, business, etc.
• Experience with identifying, placing, and supervising students in internships.
• Experience with community outreach.
• Experience with AI-assisted language learning.
• Experience with ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
• ACTFL-defined Superior-level speaking proficiency.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a cover letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date

Screening of applications begins November 10, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Dr. Miguel Garcia
Email: mgarcia@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: (912) 478-5695