Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish

Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish.

Position Details

Location

Hattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg Mississippi 39406-0001
United States Division

School of Social Sciences and Global Studies

Position Type

Faculty

Employment Status

Full Time

Grant Funded

No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should submit a cover letter C.V. teachingevaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness statement of teachingphilosophy and contact information for three professional references. Reviewof applications will begin November 6andwill continue until position is filled. For further questions about theposition please contact Dr. Chimène Gecewicz viaemail at

Application materials must be submitted online

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g. H-1B).

JobSummary
TheSchool of Social Science and Global Studies at The University of SouthernMississippi invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track AssistantTeaching Professor of Spanish beginning August 2027; this is a teaching-trackposition with opportunities for promotion. The School is seeking Spanishgeneralist candidates who will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduateand graduate education teach a full range of undergraduate and graduatecourses in both the World Languages BA and the Master of Arts in the Teachingof Languages programs advise and mentor students serve on committees andwork with graduate teaching assistants to implement standards-based practices.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach four courses per semester fall and spring face-to-face and online as needed.
2. Hold regular office hours.
3. Mentor and advise students in the program.
4. Attend faculty meetings as determined by the Director of the School of Social Science and Global Studies and program meetings as determined by the program coordinators.
5. Engage in professional development and/or scholarly activities appropriate to the mission of the School College and University.
6. Provide service to assist the functioning of the School College and University.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

MinimumQualifications
Ph.D. or Ed.D. with specialization in Spanish second language acquisition teacher education or related field with at least 18 hours of graduate Spanish completed by August 2027.
Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of second language acquisition Spanish language pedagogy and standards-based approaches to language teaching.
• Ability to articulate concepts course content and instructions clearly and effectively to students across undergraduate and graduate levels and in face-to-face and online environments.
• Capacity to build positive respectful and professional relationships with students colleagues graduate teaching assistants and other university personnel.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching and mentoring in a university setting with a diverse student body.
Online teaching and online course design experience.
Graduate level teaching experience.
Interest in leading study abroad programs.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910 The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university earning distinction as one ofthe nations leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science ocean science spectator sports safety and security and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines including cybersecurity hydrographynutrition aquaculture kinesiology and economic development among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering information technology and ocean engineering. Were developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information visit . The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

Required Experience:

Junior IC