Assistant Professor

Job TitleAssistant Professor (Spanish)AgencyPrairie View A&M UniversityDepartmentLanguage & CommunicationProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationPrairie View, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionImportant Immigration information:A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.__________________________________________________________________________________________The Department of Languages and Communication invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Spanish (tenure-track), beginning Fall 2026. This is a full-time teaching position. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, a commitment to scholarly research, and to service.The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.Responsibilities:Teach Spanish language and literature courses at the undergraduate level.Advise students; advise Spanish student groups and societies.Scholarly research.Serve on departmental, college-level, and university-wide committees.Required Education and Experience:Ph.D. in SpanishThree years of teaching experience in a University/ College setting.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent communication, written and technology skills.Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills.Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and have potential for obtaining external funding.Job Posting Close Date:07/02/2026Required Attachments:Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.Resume or Curriculum VitaeCover LetterApplication Submission Guidelines:All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io should you need assistance with the online application process.Background Check Requirements:All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prairie View A&M University