Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Union College Career Center in Becker Hall · NY, US
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About the Role
Union College is seeking a specialist in Hispanic Linguistics or Cultural Studies for an Assistant Professor position in Spanish and Hispanic Studies, starting September 1, 2027. The role involves teaching, research, student advising, and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Teach six courses per year.
- Conduct research.
- Advise undergraduate students.
- Engage in departmental service, including curricular development, student engagement, placement advising, and recruitment.
- Contribute courses that complement current offerings.
- Develop interdisciplinary courses and research opportunities for students.
- Involve students in research and advise student theses and projects.
- Spearhead new interdisciplinary opportunities on campus.
Requirements
- PhD in Spanish, Linguistics, Hispanic Studies, or a related field.
- PhD in hand or dissertation defense by August 2027.
- Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
- High English language proficiency.
- Strong Spanish language teaching skills and experience at all levels.
- Ability to contribute courses that complement current offerings.
- Demonstrated interest in working closely with undergraduate students.
- Demonstrated interest in forward-thinking, creative, and interdisciplinary departmental curricular development.
Skills
- Hispanic Linguistics
- Cultural Studies
- U.S. Latino cultures
- Caribbean cultures
- Central American cultures
- Mexican cultures
- Second Language Acquisition
- Bilingualism
- Sociolinguistics
- Computational Linguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- Neurolinguistics
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics
- Phonology
- Syntax
- Morphology
- Semantics
- Pragmatics
- Interdisciplinary research
- Spanish language teaching
- Teaching Heritage learners
- Curricular development
Location
- Schenectady, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Assistant Professor
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $81,500-$83,500
Benefits
- Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access
- Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition Exchange
About the Company
- Union College offers opportunities for faculty and students to engage in collaborative settings, innovative majors and minors, and unique initiatives.
- The Spanish and Hispanic Studies program is an independent department and Spanish is a popular minor.
- The department is dynamic and energized, welcoming bold curricular experimentation.
Equal Opportunity
- In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
- Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.