ASST PROF OF INSTRUCTION SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Iowa invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction position beginning August 2025.This is an instructional-track faculty position; the track does not include the possibility of tenure, but otherwise parallels the tenure track with various ranks (Assistant Professor of Instruction, Associate Professor of Instruction, Professor of Instruction). The position is renewable in one-year increments for the first two years, and renewable thereafter in three- or five-year increments (depending on rank). As a faculty member, an Assistant Professor of Instruction participates in departmental governance with voting rights and is expected to contribute to the culture of teaching excellence in the department and the university.

Applications are sought from candidates who have: 1) a commitment to engaged student learning in undergraduate Spanish education; 2) experience teaching Spanish for Heritage Speakers and Spanish in the Community courses 3) experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to innovate and develop undergraduate Spanish curriculum and co-curricular activities and 4) excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. Applicants must have a PhD in Spanish or a closely related field by the starting date to be qualified for the position.

The Assistant Professor of Instruction will largely contribute to instruction in Spanish for Heritage Speakers and Spanish in the Community courses. They may also contribute to other courses as needed or desired. The department has a history of strong collaboration with campus partners such as the Center for Teaching, the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology, and the Office of Academic Success and Retention to support the incorporation of research-supported instructional practices such as learning assistants and the development of tools such as the Elements of Success dashboard.

More information on the courses being taught can be found at the following link.

https://myui.uiowa.edu/my-ui/courses/details.page?ci=170688&id=1045023

How to Apply:

To apply, submit your application online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Refer to requisition #75563Only complete applications will be reviewed. Complete applications include the following:

• A cover letter that briefly explains the candidate's interest in the position and specifically addresses how the candidate has met the qualifications.
• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching experience and philosophy
• Three letters of recommendation which address the candidate's teaching qualifications.

The deadline for full consideration is March 28, 2025. Screening of applications will begin after this date, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is satisfactorily filled.

About Iowa:With just over 30,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899, and an Association of American Universities member since 1909. The first public university to admit men and women on an equal basis, it is known today for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities and its world-class programs in medicine and the health sciences. Located in Iowa City, an urbanized area of 170,000 people that is widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities, the University offers over 200 majors and has an annual externally funded research budget of over $700M.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Candidates must hold a PhD in Spanish or closely related field by position start date.

• Experience teaching Spanish for Heritage Speakers courses.
• Experience teaching Spanish in the Community courses.
• Experience developing and supporting co-curricular activities, such as clubs, for undergraduate students.
• Familiarity with engaged student learning and evidence-based instructional practices and a commitment to using them.
• Willingness to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to reform and sustain aspects of the undergraduate Spanish curriculum.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Experience (re)designing college or university Spanish courses.
• Experience recruiting and mentoring undergraduate Spanish majors.
• Experience working with college or university partners to help students with transition to university coursework.

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.