Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

3-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

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• Teach 4 courses per year, ranging from beginning Spanish to intermediate composition and conversation courses.
• Maintain an ongoing program of research in literary or cultural studies.
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the college, including service to the department and faculty community.

• PhD in literary or cultural studies, or a closely related field, completed by August 2026.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Spanish language courses at all levels.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and willingness to promote access and opportunity for all members of the campus community.

Applicants should submit the following documents via Interfolio at

• A cover letter explaining interest and qualifications for the position.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A 1-page statement of teaching philosophy.
• A 1-page statement of research interests.

Letters of reference will be requested later in the interview process.

Questions about this search can be directed to spanishsearches.

Final date to receive applications:
January 19, 2026.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.