Assistant Professor of Practice in Spanish

John Carroll University – Faculty of Practice, Spanish and Hispanic Studies

The Department of Ancient and Modern Languages and Cultures at John Carroll University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Spanish beginning Fall 2027. This renewable, non-tenured position carries a 4-4 teaching load, which includes all levels of undergraduate Spanish.

We seek applications from generalists able to teach language courses as well as content related to 20th- and 21st-century literary and cultural productions of the Iberian Peninsula. The ideal candidate will help grow the Spanish program and collaborate across disciplines through proficiency-based and Standards-oriented language teaching, and high-impact pedagogies, such as service learning, community engagement, study tours, and undergraduate research. Review of complete applications will begin on December 15th, 2026, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Appointment and Compensation

• This is a 9-month Assistant Professor of Practice faculty position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include both teaching and service. The successful candidate will support the department’s vision to become a destination for building learners’ language proficiency, cultural knowledge, and intercultural competence in this language area. The candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in support of the undergraduate major and minor in Spanish and Hispanic Studies. As interest and demand allow, the candidate will develop new courses commensurate with expertise and expand faculty-led study-tour opportunities to Spanish-speaking countries. As appropriate, the candidate will advise students majoring or minoring in Spanish and Hispanic Studies and supervise senior capstone projects. Additional responsibilities may include developing programming related to Spanish for special purposes, including Spanish for Health Care, coordination, assessment, advising student organizations or offering courses as part of JCU’s integrative core curriculum and Onward Experience. The opportunity to serve as a coordinator of lower-level Spanish sections and experiential learning may be possible. Other expectations include active participation in the life of the department and university, including attendance at departmental and university meetings, workshops, etc.

Required Qualifications

• MA in Spanish or a closely related field.
• Substantial experience teaching Spanish language and culture at all undergraduate levels.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Spanish or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with high-impact pedagogies such as technology-enhanced learning, service learning, community engagement, study tours, and undergraduate research.

Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions

University core business hours are generally 8:30 am – 5 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on department operations.

About John Carroll University

John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.

The University enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F267P

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

A complete application consists of:

• A cover letter addressing your professional background and experience, particularly as they relate to teaching in the content areas outlined in the job description, interest in teaching within a liberal-arts setting informed by a Jesuit Catholic mission, and a discussion of initiatives you’ve undertaken that enhance student learning and student success (e.g., study tours, program or course development, other curriculum enhancements, etc.)
• CV;
• Teaching Statement
• Contact information from three current references. Candidates are encouraged to solicit recommenders who can speak directly to the candidate’s pedagogical expertise and other relevant qualifications.
• Candidates who advance in the search must supply university transcripts.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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