Assistant Professor; Spanish Linguistics

Assistant Professor (Spanish Linguistics)

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Auburn University invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics
with specialization in
Sociolinguistics (applicants with an applied sociolinguistics profile are encouraged to apply). The appointment will begin in August 2026
. We seek a colleague with a strong interdisciplinary research agenda and willingness to collaborate across projects and areas. This position carries a 3-2 teaching load. Responsibilities include in-person teaching: a yearly Spanish Teaching Methodology graduate course, undergraduate Spanish language courses with an emphasis on Spanish for the Professions, and graduate courses in Spanish linguistics. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program, contribute to curricular innovation, and participate in departmental and university service.

Minimum Qualifications include all of the following:

Applicants for this position must hold a PhD at the time employment begins in Spanish Linguistics (Sociolinguistics, Applied Sociolinguistics, or a closely related field) and have a native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Applicants must also showcase a strong record of effective teaching at the college/university level, a well-developed plan of research and scholarship, and a genuine interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills instructing Spanish linguistics required.

Desired

Qualifications:

Additional desirable qualifications include experience with Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP), particularly Spanish for the Professions; familiarity with innovative and current language pedagogies and multimedia technologies such as Canvas; and experience designing or implementing forward‑thinking, innovative curricula.

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit the following materials. Review of applications will begin
March 20, 2026
and will continue until a candidate is selected.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic and professional history
• Graduate transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation (at least one of which addresses candidate's teaching effectiveness)
• Sample teaching evaluations
• Teaching philosophy and research statements

Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.