Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish language

The Department of Romance, German, and Slavic Studies at The George Washington University invites applications for a full-time renewable, non-tenure accruing, specialized appointment at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish Language to begin as early as fall 2027 with an initial three-year appointment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to teaching courses in Spanish language, literature and/or culture; overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the curriculum and of assessment instruments. Faculty may be expected to teach across curriculum through required courses and electives.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish language pedagogy, second language acquisition, literary and cultural studies, or related field; at least three years' experience teaching Spanish language courses at the college level; experience with coordination or leadership positions;

native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English; demonstrated teaching excellence at different levels of Spanish language, as evidenced by evaluations, teaching assessments, letters of recommendation, etc.

The successful candidate will be eligible for GW's comprehensive full-time employee benefits including employee medical insurance. For more information about GW's benefits visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits

The Department offers a vibrant multilingual community of faculty engaged in dynamic teaching and research in languages and cultures. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the Department enriches its programming through partnerships with numerous local cultural institutions and embassies. We support community-engaged learning opportunities at all levels of the curriculum and partner with units across the University to offer a comprehensive and immersive learning environment for our students.

Please complete the application and upload the following, clearly addressing the position requirements: 1. a current CV; 2. cover letter outlining how your background and experiences specifically match the qualifications; 3. a statement of philosophy of language teaching and any relevant experience with language program coordination or leadership positions. Three letters of recommendation with complete titles and contact information for each reference should be sent by the referee to rgss@gwu.edu with the subject line "Spanish Teaching Assistant Professor: [your name]". (With the exception of the three letters, all other components of an application must be submitted via the gwu.jobs website.)
Review of applications will begin on November 23 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.