Immediately Need Assistant Professor - Spanish in Denton, TX

Job title: Assistant Professor - Spanish

Company: University of North Texas

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Posting Title Assistant Professor - Spanish

Department UNT-Spanish-123300

College/School College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Job Location Denton

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible

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Department Summary



The Department of Spanish at UNT offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Spanish as well as a minor and a Certificate in Professional Spanish. There are about 85 Spanish majors and over 500 Spanish minors along with about 7 full graduate Teaching Assistants and Fellows. The faculty consists of 5 professors and 7 lecturers along with about 10 adjunct faculty members. The department is committed to preparing students to become global citizens through courses in language, culture, literature, linguistics and the professions that empower communicative and cultural competency for the 21st century. Further information regarding the department may be obtained by visiting our website ( ).



UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Summary



The Department of Spanish at the University of North Texas, Denton, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2024. This is a full-time position with benefits.



The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong record of scholarly research necessary to obtain tenure. Teaching load will be two courses (6 credit hours) per semester at the BA and MA levels, either existing or new courses based on their area of specialization. The new faculty member must be willing to design and teach new SPST (Spanish Studies courses taught in English) and online classes. Fluency and mastery in Spanish and English as well as teaching experience at the university level are required. Service activities would be reduced until tenure is secured, but participation in some committees and related activities would be expected.

Minimum Qualifications



Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Spanish focused on the interdisciplinary cultural studies of the Hispanic world that can include, but are not limited to: Afro-Hispanic Studies, Digital Humanities, Queer Studies, and Popular and Mass Cultures (e.g. graphic novels, T.V., film, social media, etc.).

Fluency and mastery in Spanish and English. Teaching experience at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications



A record of scholarly research publications.

Required License / Registration / Certification

Physical Requirements Ability to communicate

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Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.

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The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

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Posting Number F1372P

Special Instructions to Applicants



Review of applicants will begin November 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

Letters of recommendation will be requested after initial reviews.

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Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae


• Summary of Teaching Evaluations

• Sample Publication 2


• Sample Publication 3

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