Description:
The Department of Hispanic Studies at the University of Houston
seeks a non-tenure track Professor of Practice in Spanish for the
academic year Fall 2026–Spring 2027. The position includes teaching
(75%) and administrative/service responsibilities (25%).
The successful candidate will have taught Spanish at the college
level for at least 3 years, with a preference for candidates who
have experience in both second language and heritage language
instruction. The candidate will primarily teach face-to-face
undergraduate Spanish language courses (beginning through advanced
levels), as well as courses that support the department’s
curriculum and student success initiatives. Experience coordinating
language programs is a plus.
In addition to teaching, the Professor of Practice will play a key
role in supporting the growth and sustainability of the Spanish
program. Responsibilities may include coordination with language
program instructors, mentoring students, contributing to program
development and assessment, and student recruitment and retention
efforts. The position requires strong organizational skills and the
ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and
students.
The typical teaching load is a 4–4; however, two course releases
(one per semester) will be granted to support administrative
responsibilities.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or a closely related field is
required.
Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy or Statement
• Lesson plan for either an elementary or intermediate Spanish L2
class
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of three potential recommenders
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
