Assistant Professor of Spanish

Position Summary

The Department of World Language Studies at Indiana University South Bend seeks a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Spanish, specializing in Latin American Literature or Spanish Applied Linguistics, beginning August 1, 2027. The appointment is 100 % FTE with a teaching load of 12 credit hours (typically four courses) each fall and spring semester, including one course‑release period for scholarly and creative activities. The faculty member will teach three courses per semester, contribute to departmental service, and maintain an active scholarship program. Faculty may be required to teach online and at nonstandard hours. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence is required for tenure.

Responsibilities

• Teach three Spanish courses per semester (approximately 12 credit hours).
• Engage in scholarly research and creative activities in the field of specialization.
• Participate in departmental and university service.
• Potentially teach online courses and courses scheduled outside standard hours.
• Mentor students, including advising student clubs and extracurricular activities.
• Incorporate high‑impact educational practices such as internships, study abroad, and community‑engaged teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish or equivalent (ABD candidates considered if Ph.D. will be completed by appointment).
• Native or near‑native proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Evidence of innovative and effective Spanish language teaching.
• Evidence of an active research agenda in the chosen specialization.
• Preferred: Experience teaching Spanish for heritage speakers.
• Preferred: Experience or interest in high‑impact educational practices (internships, study abroad, community‑engaged teaching).
• Preferred: Demonstrated experience mentoring students and advising student clubs.

Pay

$55,000 – $59,000 (FT3)

Application Instructions

• Letter of application addressing qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement or philosophy.
• Contact information (phone and email) for at least three references.
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Contact

Julio F. Hernando – Email: julherna@iu.edu