About this role
Assistant Professor of Spanish
The Department of Global Cultures & Languages at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of 8/23/2027. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in teaching and researching Spanish language and culture and Spanish for professional applications. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success.
Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students' work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.
The college of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) is a vibrant academic community bringing together the strengths of the liberal arts, innovative interdisciplinary programs, and the creative energy of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The College actively supports the university's General
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Program and offers a robust number of undergraduate degrees and three graduate programs. As a faculty member in CASSH, you will join colleagues embracing the teacher-scholar model and sharing a deep commitment to student success. Our faculty see teaching and scholarship as connected, with research and creative work enhancing the classroom and mentoring experiences. CASSH prepares students for both meaningful careers as well as citizenship in 21st Century global society.
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The review of applications starts on December 15, 2026. Applications received on or before December 15th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Department: Global Cultures and Languages
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Hispanic Studies, Spanish Linguistics, Cultural Studies discipline or related field. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
- Native or idiomatic proficiency in Spanish
- Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
- Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing and teaching lower-level recruitment courses
- Experience developing and teaching Spanish for Professional Purposes through interdisciplinary collaboration
- Experience developing community-engaged or experiential learning
- Experience teaching intercultural competence and general education courses in English