Visiting Assistant Professor, Spanish
The College of Idaho invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Spanish to start in the 2025 fall semester. We seek candidates who share the College’s commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive academic community.
The area of specialization is open, but the Spanish Department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise or experience with migration studies in the Mountain West. The successful candidate will teach Spanish language, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, and topics courses in Spanish and in English in the candidate’s area of expertise. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal. The typical teaching load is three courses each during the fall and spring semesters and one January-term course.
Qualifications
A terminal degree in Spanish, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field is required as is native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English. ABD candidates will be considered.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as of the expected hire date and throughout the date of the contract without sponsorship from the College.
Application instructions
Review of candidates will begin May 14, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should include:
- A letter of interest,
- Curriculum Vitae,
- Teaching philosophy within the framework of a liberal arts education and a varied student population.
- Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted), and
- At least three letters of recommendation,
Please submit application materials to HR@collegeofidaho.edu with subject: Spanish VAP Search. Additional information may be requested after initial review of applications.
The College
With over 134 years of history, The College of Idaho is a regional and national leader in higher education. The College of Idaho is an inclusive community of exceptional learning that challenges the ambitious and forges pathways to success and purpose.
The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and optimizing performance and academic excellence through an inclusive workforce. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.
The College offers competitive benefits, including tuition waiver for dependents, health insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, free access to on-campus fitness centers, and free admission to campus events. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents are eligible for benefits coverage.
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