"Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics (2 Positions Available) - University at Albany"

Job Description

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University at Albany (www.albany.edu/llc), State University of New York, seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in Hispanic Linguistics for one year to begin in Fall 2025, teaching 3/3. PhD in Hispanic linguistics in hand by August 15, 2025. Primary areas of specialization are Spanish for the professions, and second/heritage language acquisition. Preference will be given to candidates that better complement existing strengths in the program. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated evidence of high-quality research and teaching. Native or near native fluency in Spanish and English are required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized organization by 9/1/2025. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
• Native or native-like competence in Spanish and English.
• at least three years of experience teaching Spanish and Spanish linguistics classes at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching Spanish for the health professions and Business and legal Spanish.

Additional Information

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Visiting Assistant Professor (10 Month), $50,000.

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.