About this role
Assistant Professor, World Languages
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith invites applications for a full-time assistant professor in Spanish and Second Language Pedagogy. We envision a colleague who will contribute, through teaching, service, and research, to our commitment to student success and to our department’s aspirational statement: “Let your vision be world-embracing.” Primary responsibilities include teaching all levels of undergraduate Spanish language and culture as well as undergraduate courses in second language acquisition, methodology and assessment. The successful candidate will teach both in-person and online courses, for a total of 24 credits per year (12 per semester). This position reports to the Head of the World Languages Department.
Qualifications
Required Education and/or Work Experience:
- Ph.D. in Spanish Language, Second Language Pedagogy or TESOL, or other related field Preferred Education and/or Work Experience:
- Experience working in higher education.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach all levels of undergraduate Spanish, both in person and online.
- Teach asynchronous online second language instruction (TESL/TESOL) courses.
- Develop an active scholarship/research agenda.
- Support students outside of the classroom by serving as advisor to student organizations, supervising student research, leading international study experiences, or collaborating in other high-impact experiences.
- Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve on the Editorial Board of Azahares, the award-winning departmental creative literary journal.
- Collaborate in recruitment activities.
- Participate in outreach to the Latino/Hispanic communities in our area.
- Contribute to curriculum development in the department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:
- Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
- Proven excellence in teaching.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work well with others.
Salary Information:
- $54,000 - $56,000, commensurate with education and experience
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Priority will be given to applicants who submit all documents by November 2, 2026.
Education
- Office for Civil Rights.
- Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
- All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of
Education
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.