"Clinical Assistant Professor of Spanish"

Position Summary

The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia (https://www.rom.uga.edu/) invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) of Spanish to begin August 1, 2026. This is a 12-month, full-time clinical faculty position, renewable and eligible for promotion, with an annual salary of $85,000. Teaching load 3/3 with summer duties that may include an additional course. We are seeking an innovative colleague to develop and coordinate a three-course language sequence for pre-health students, including summer experiential learning opportunities in Georgia and abroad. You will also be encouraged to teach or develop courses in your area of specialization or expertise. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across the department and university to strengthen internship, service-learning, and health-related offerings that integrate humanities, and contribute to initiatives that advance career-oriented education and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A teaching portfolio that includes a statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum), sample syllabi, sample teaching evaluations, and a 1-2 page peer observation
• Statement on program development and community engagement (2 pages maximum) — upload as Other Document #1
• Contact information (names, institution/position, and email addresses) for three references, at least one of which addresses the applicant’s program building experience and one that addresses the applicant’s teaching. Upon advancement to the second interview, letters of recommendation will be requested.

Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026 and continue until position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Luis Correa-Díaz, at correadiaz@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2541P
Working Title: Clinical Assistant Professor of Spanish
Department: Franklin-Romance Languages
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Advertised Salary: 85,000
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Position Information

Classification Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.
Additional Requirements: Two years of teaching experience is required.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: We particularly welcome candidates who will bring applied knowledge of task- and proficiency-based approaches to design community-engaged learning opportunities that advance student success and increase internship participation. Competitive applicants will have a demonstrated background in program development. An interest in developing and supporting similar offerings for students of an additional romance language is a plus.