Visiting Instructor of Hispanic Studies

Appointment:

One-year visiting instructor in Hispanic Studies for the  academic year.

Responsibilities:

Teach six courses for the year (3/3), which will consist primarily of introductory-level Spanish language courses.

Qualifications:

A master's degree in Spanish. Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate Spanish language courses and a commitment to liberal arts education are required. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and proficiency in English.

Final date to receive applications:

Review of applications will begin March 20, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits:

Rank:
Visiting Instructor

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale based on experience. Instructor salaries in  begin at $58,311 annually for a level 1 in their first year of full-time post-graduate teaching through $95,416 for a level 17 with 25 or more years of full-time post-graduate teaching.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit:
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About Puget Sound:

The University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington, a vibrant, diverse mid-sized urban port city. Within, and near, Tacoma there is ready access to urban, rural, and natural areas as well as opportunities to participate in a wide variety of cultural activities.

About the Department:

The Department of Hispanic Studies offers a sound educational experience centered on the study of the language as well as the literary and cultural production of Iberian, Latin American, and U.S. Latina/o cultures. We offer three major tracks in Language, Culture & Literature, Hispanic International Studies, and Latina/o Studies, along with a minor in Spanish and an interdisciplinary minor in Latina/o Studies.

We complement our program of study with a host of co-curricular activities that include guest lectures, film screenings, workshops with artists, and engagement with the local community in Tacoma. Consisting of six full-time colleagues - four tenure-track and two instructors - we are a close-knit group committed to working closely with our students.

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Required Documents:

Applicants submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

* Curriculum vitae

* Letter of Interest

* Teaching statement

* Diversity Statement (see prompt below)

* Contact Information for 3 References. You will be prompted to enter the contact information for three (3) reference providers. The system will automatically email these reference providers to request a letter.

Note:

In the online application system, please submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application.

Applicant's Diversity Statement:

As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In their diversity statement, applicants should reflect on how they will advance the values articulated in the University Diversity Statement in all aspects of their future work as faculty and members of the university community.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

Given the current Executive Order and the $100,000 petition fee for new H-1b visas, at the moment sponsoring a new H-1b is cost-prohibitive to us. Therefore, unless the executive order is rescinded or blocked by the courts, we are unable to commit to new H visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants with questions about visa sponsorship are encouraged to reach out to Human Resources.