Job Description

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Spanish

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Global Cultures and Languages at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Spanish at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will be able to teach all levels of the Spanish language, particularly the advanced levels, as needed, and teach and develop courses in Writing for the Spanish Professions, with possible additional courses in areas of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to pursue high-quality scholarly activity and contribute to the life of the department and the college. UW-River Falls is devoted to global learning and comprehensive internationalization. We seek candidates who emphasize knowledge and awareness of the cultural environment in which professions are practiced in the Spanish-speaking world, assisting students in developing an advanced level of language proficiency and transcultural competence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The normal teaching load is eight courses per year. Regular teaching responsibilities include teaching the following courses: Spanish Conversation and Composition, Advanced Spanish Communication, Business and Culture in the Hispanic World, Spanish for the Trades and Professions, Spanish Translation for the Professions, and Spanish Professional Writing. Duties also involve ongoing professional development, scholarly activity, advising/mentoring students, service to the department/college/university, and curriculum development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required:

• Ph.D. in the field of Spanish Linguistics by start date. ABD will be considered, provided degree conferral is completed prior to the start date
• Research or teaching specialization in Spanish in the Profession
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and English, with the ability to teach undergraduate Spanish language and professional writing courses.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level

Preferred:

• Ability and willingness to engage in Education Abroad programs
• Interest in advancing and mentoring undergraduate research projects
• Ability to teach Spanish Education courses
• K-12 teaching licensure

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Advising and Mentoring Students
• Teach All Levels of Spanish
• Scholarly Activity
• Develop Courses for Spanish Professions

Department:

Global Cultures and Languages

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Daniela Goldfine

Associate Professor and Search Chair

daniela.goldfine@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before December 17, 2026.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Reasonable Accommodations

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518.

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.