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Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
May 17, 2025
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Closing Date: 06/15/2025 Type of Position:Faculty - Non-Tenure Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: Yes Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Department of World Languages Department's Website: https://wllc.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties:The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, invites applications for a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor with a primary specialization in applied Spanish linguistics, language pedagogy, and/or second-language acquisition. Secondary training, experience, and interest in one or more of the following areas may be a plus: bilingual education, Spanish for heritage speakers, language curriculum renewal, instructor training and/or supervision. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment to start in August 2025. The VAP will be expected to teach three courses per semester and assist in the extra-curricular activities organized by the Spanish section and allied programs. Teaching may include a graduate course per semester. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to provide effective instruction and/or advising to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students. The initial appointment is for one year with the potential for annual reappointment. For the annual renewal, candidates should provide at least one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. We seek a candidate who entails conducting research leading to publication, engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, providing curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, mentoring and evaluating students, creating interest and understanding among students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus an in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. About the Department: The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures promotes an international understanding and global academic exchange. Through the Center for World Languages, courses in 13 languages and participation in many interdisciplinary programs across campus, faculty members empower students to become proficient communicators and acquire a working knowledge of cultures and literatures around the world. For more information visit https://wllc.uark.edu/index.php Duties will include: 60% Teaching 20% Research 20% Service Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:* With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate Ph.D. in applied Spanish linguistics or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment Native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English Demonstrated classroom competency with commitment to exceptional teaching at the graduate level and/or undergraduate level. An active research agenda or evidence of scholarly productivity Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated secondary training, experience, and/or interest in bilingual education, Spanish for heritage speakers, language curriculum renewal, instructor training and/or supervision Demonstrated excellence in teaching College-level experience teaching graduate courses in Hispanic linguistics, applied Spanish linguistics, language pedagogy, and/or second-language acquisition Demonstrated commitment to, or experience in, mentoring/advising undergraduate and graduate students Demonstrated strong evidence of the ability to be an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team Demonstrated interest or experience in interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and/or cross-campus collaborations Additional Information: Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Optional Documents: Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Erika Almenara, search committee chair at almenara@uark.edu. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Completed applications received by June 15, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Erika Almenara, at almenara@uark.edu. Applicants must submit: Curriculum vitae Cover letter/letter of application Teaching philosophy statement Research agenda Transcripts List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews. Optional Documents: *At least one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness to qualify for a one-year appointment with the potential for annual reappointment. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Willing to sponsor a foreign national candidate (Visa, permanent residency) if we can guarantee that all paperwork will be ready by the time the initial appointment begins. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. 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 orientation, 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 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. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes