Assistant Professor of Spanish

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Spanish

External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37858

College
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts – 321 College

Dept/School
World Languages and Cultures – 32221

Vacancy Number
16F-743

Position Number
2022

Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Spanish, with a specialization in Spanish for the Professions or Spanish for Specific Purposes, to begin August 2026.

The successful candidate will teach a 3-2 load, including courses related to Spanish in professional contexts, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in their research field. The candidate will guide the Spanish program in developing curricula that prepare students to use Spanish in professional careers, including healthcare, legal studies, and business, among others.

As a Carnegie R2 institution, UNCW values both teaching excellence and scholarly productivity. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and to contribute meaningfully to the intellectual life of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credits in Spanish
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
• An active research agenda

Please note: Applicants who are ABD for the terminal degree may be considered, however, if PhD is not confirmed by August 1, 2026, appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer for the first academic year of employment and PhD must be confirmed by July 1, 2027 for eligibility of continued employment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• PhD conferral on or before August 1, 2026
• Experience developing and/or coordinating courses related to Spanish for professional settings or Spanish for Specific Purposes
• Evidence of successful collaboration with faculty in professional programs to develop Spanish
  courses that are relevant for students wanting to learn Spanish for use in those fields
• Experience liaising with community and industry partners with the goal of aligning the Spanish
  curriculum with their employment needs

Required Certifications or Licensure

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts is one of the largest academic units at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. With over 50 faculty members, we offer on-campus and online master’s degrees in Spanish; on-campus and online post-baccalaureate certificates in Hispanic Studies; a combined BA/MA program in Spanish; bachelor’s degrees in French, German, and Spanish; and minors in Classics, French, German, Japanese, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, Portuguese, and Spanish. We also offer classes in American Sign Language and Italian. Our classes contribute to core general education requirements for all undergraduate degrees at UNCW.

College/School Information

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising for all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinary minors and post baccalaureate certificates including: Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic science, Hispanic studies, journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, professional writing and publishing, science and medical writing, and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.

The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises UNCW’s University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in the CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the CHSSA’s departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings
Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter that includes a 1-2 page statement describing research agenda and teaching experience addressed to Search Committee Chair
• Curriculum Vita
• Proposal for a Spanish for the Professions curriculum with reference to how the candidate’s teaching methods and philosophy will feature within it (1 page). Please upload under the Teaching Philosophy category.
• Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• List of 3 Professional references **if ABD, one of the references must be Dissertation Chair
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. **Reminder, if ABD, one reference must be Dissertation Chair. The references you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process.

Applications without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

For questions about the position, contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Amanda Boomershine at boomershinea@uncw.edu. For questions about the online application process, contact Ms.Giselle Ennis at ennisw@uncw.edu.

Position Type
Permanent

Job Posting Date
11/11/2025

Job Close Date
01/05/2026