Department: CAS Romance Languages
Rank: Assistant Teaching Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
To ensure consideration, apply through August 16, 2026; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application will include the following:
• Current Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement (please use "supplemental questions" upload field to provide)
You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Department Summary
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments and programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills to address real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University.
The Department of Romance Languages, located in the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages, is a diverse, multicultural, and plurilingual academic unit that researches and instructs in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages and literature. It is the largest language department at the University of Oregon and frequently intersects with other departments and colleges on campus. The department sponsors and supports numerous activities such as lectures, film festivals, study abroad programs, international conferences, and community events.
Our department is composed of faculty members of different national origins, nationally and internationally distinguished, and a body of talented students pursuing Master's and Doctoral degrees. The department is a major contributor to the University of Oregon’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree programs.
Position Summary
The Department of Romance Languages seeks a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish Language and Culture, to teach undergraduate language and culture classes at the lower- and upper-division levels, with primary assignment in the beginning and intermediate levels. Our multi-sectioned programs require creative teachers who work well in a collaborative environment with both graduate employees and faculty (both Teaching and Research Professors). A full course load for this position is 9 courses per year (three per quarter).
Minimum Requirements
• MA in Spanish, applied linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, language pedagogy, or a related field before the start date.
• Instructional experience at the college-level with beginning and intermediate programs in Spanish.
Professional Competencies
• Professional-level language proficiency in both Spanish and English.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds and contribute to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with curriculum development, program articulation, proficiency assessment, placement testing, service learning, or other areas of program development
• Experience supervising/coordinating multi-sectioned language programs
• Experience teaching Spanish as a Heritage Language
• Experience with recruitment and advising
• Experience with promoting academic programs
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.
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