Modern Languages, Spanish & Language Education - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Position Overview

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultural Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma invites applications for a non‑tenure‑track assistant professor in Spanish and Language Education to begin August 2027. The appointment is renewable and eligible for promotion.

The successful candidate will engage in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. Teaching responsibilities include Spanish language courses, Spanish and Latin American culture, civilization, and literature classes, and Methods of Teaching Foreign Language. The candidate will mentor Spanish and Language Education students, supervise teacher‑education candidates during student teaching, advise students on the Oral Proficiency Interview, support language‑club activities and events, participate in OFLTA (Oklahomans for World Language Teaching Association), and prepare accreditation reports as requested. Full‑time faculty are expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, participate in university meetings, serve on departmental, college, and university committees, and maintain department and student records in accordance with university policies.

College/Department Overview

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultural Studies promotes the study and teaching of second languages and the literatures and cultures produced by their speakers. It offers major programs in French, German, and Spanish, a minor in Japanese, and courses in Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Latin, and Biblical Greek. The department supports the training of future language teachers and fosters Spanish learning in common education, non‑traditional learning, and higher education settings. It sponsors community events and student clubs, and provides opportunities for faculty to lead study tours. The department is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all.

The University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, just north of vibrant Oklahoma City, and is Oklahoma’s third‑largest public university. More information is available at www.uco.edu/la.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a 24‑credit‑hour load (typically a 4:3 load), including elementary‑level language courses, Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages, and upper‑level courses in language, literature, and cultural studies that align with departmental needs.
• Teach day/evening courses in a face‑to‑face format and online courses as needed.
• Supervise student‑teacher candidates.
• Engage in service at the department, college, and university levels.
• Maintain an active program of research, scholarly, and/or creative activity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Spanish or a related field (required by time of appointment).
• Teaching experience in a K‑12 setting (preference given to applicants with at least three years of K‑12 experience).
• Commitment to teaching, departmental, school, and university service.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Documents

• Online faculty application.
• Cover letter discussing teaching excellence, service, and research interests.
• Teaching statement.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Transcripts.

Contact Information

For questions, please contact Sophia Clark at sclark45@uco.edu. Application deadline: November 13, 2026.