"Colby College 3-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish (.8 FTE)"

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3-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

We seek a person with a demonstrated ability to teach language courses at all levels, from beginning Spanish to intermediate composition and conversation courses. This position helps to support a dynamic and robust language curriculum that leans on the pedagogical skills and research expertise of our departmental faculty. This position is open to skilled language instructors who will have completed a PhD in literary or cultural studies or a closely related field by August 2026. The position requires teaching 4 courses per year, an ongoing program of research, and the willingness to contribute to the intellectual life of the college.

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter that explains their interest in and qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy and (4) a 1-page statement of research interests, both of which must demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching and willingness to promote access and opportunity for all members of the campus community. Letters of reference will be requested later in the interview process. Documents should be submitted via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/178802. Questions about this search can be directed to spanishsearches@colby.edu.