Faculty - Professor of Spanish and Latino Studies
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Language Teacher, Spanish Teacher
About North Park
Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, with over 3,200 students from around the world.
Located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the U.S., it is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The campus is often described as an oasis in the city, welcoming students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds. Chicago, as a major metropolitan area, offers renowned museums, music, and has been voted the best large city in the U.S. for four consecutive years by Condé Nast Traveler.
Mission
North Park University's mission is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.
Vision
Our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence—where faith, learning, and service meet—building on our core identity:
Christian, city-centered, intercultural.
Salary Range: $58,000 - $61,000
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Spanish language and Latino/Latin American Studies. The role involves teaching six courses (24 semester-hours) per academic year, including courses in language, culture, and general education history (Themes in Global History), as well as interdisciplinary Latin American courses in English. The department offers a range of language and culture courses and an eight-week study abroad program in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Required:
- A Ph.D. in Spanish language, literature, cultural studies, or an equivalent field at the time of appointment.
- Native or near-native Spanish proficiency with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and scholarship.
- A clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park University's mission of Christian higher education.
Desired:
- Experience with the Canvas Learning Management System.
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