Assistant Professor Spanish

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

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Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Within this setting, the Department of World Languages and Cultures is committed to helping students become global citizens prepared with the linguistic and cultural proficiency necessary to be successful in an interconnected world. Rooted in the belief that language is the key to fostering cross-cultural understanding and facilitating international collaboration, the Department offers comprehensive degrees and creates opportunities for students to immerse themselves beyond the classroom in language clubs, community engagement, and study abroad programs. At the undergraduate level, students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in World Languages and Cultures with concentrations in Arabic Studies, Chinese Studies, Comparative Literature, French Studies, German Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies (coming soon), Spanish Studies, Spanish for the Professions, and TESOL as well as Minors in the same languages, Latin American Studies, and Comparative Literature. These programs encourage students to explore the richness of humanity through language acquisition and cultural immersion. At the graduate level, the Department offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Spanish and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Spanish Education degrees that provide advanced training for those looking to deepen their language and cultural studies expertise or enter a career in language education. The individual hired in this position is expected to contribute to the Department's goals and mission of continued excellence and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and outreach. The new hire will advance the department's direction of integrating language, linguistics, cultural, historical, and literary studies with contemporary global issues, preparing students for careers in education, translation, international relations, and graduate study, among others. This position reinforces the Department's commitment to student success by maintaining robust course offerings in high-demand areas, thus supporting timely degree completion. 

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, the Assistant Professor of Spanish requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in both face-to-face and online formats. Courses to be taught may include those for the B.A. World Languages and Cultures, Spanish Studies and Spanish for the Professions Concentrations, M.A. and M.A.T. Spanish programs as well as for the Spanish and Latin American Studies Minors. The Assistant Professor will engage in productive scholarship in the discipline and provide service at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment. 

• Earned doctoral degree in Hispanic Linguistics/Hispanic Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Spanish by August 1, 2027

• Credentials and willingness to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Willingness to teach in-person, hybrid, and online courses.

• Experience with heritage language pedagogy.

• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. 

• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline. 

• Demonstrated expertise to teach graduate courses in language pedagogy and assessment for the preparation of K-12 Spanish teachers.
•  Experience with identifying, placing, and supervising students in internships.
•  Experience with community outreach.
•  Experience with AI-assisted language learning.
•  Experience with ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
•  ACTFL-defined Superior-level speaking proficiency.

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

A complete application consists of a letter addressing each of the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three (3) professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins October 30, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.

Search Chair: Dr. Eric Kartchner

Email: ekartchner@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-478-5303

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus. 

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

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More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or Department of World Languages & Cultures - Georgia Southern University. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

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