Salem State University invites applications for a full-time, temporary faculty member specializing in Spanish Education beginning September 1, 2027. This is a joint appointment between the World Languages and Cultures department and the McKeown School of Education, and plays a central leadership role in the university's Spanish teacher licensure programs and carries significant responsibility for teaching, program coordination, hiring of adjuncts, field placement, advising, and collaboration across academic units and with state licensure offices.
The successful candidate will serve as the Lead Faculty member for Spanish teacher licensure programs, including the 4+1 BA/MEd with Initial Licensure and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Spanish, which offers Elementary and Secondary tracks at both the Initial and Professional licensure levels. These programs are jointly supported by the World Languages and Cultures department and the McKeown School of Education to ensure alignment with disciplinary standards, pedagogical best practices, and evolving state licensure requirements.
Salem State University offers an environment where academic excellence and student success are paramount. We seek faculty who are passionate about educating a diverse student body of learners and leaders and who thrive in a collegial and collaborative setting. As an Hispanic and Minority Serving institution dedicated to civic engagement and the success of first-generation college students, we value initiative, continuous improvement and accountability. Join our community, where your scholarship and teaching will have a lasting impact on both the university and the greater world.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.
Programmatic Responsibilities
Teaching (or adjunct hiring) responsibilities will be distributed across the two units and will focus primarily on licensure-related coursework, including but not limited to:
- Spanish Methods I and II courses with integrated, co-requisite field experiences

