36.3539, Jobs: Spanish; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Spanish, University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Subject: 36.3539, Jobs: Spanish; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Spanish, University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Date: 17-Nov-2025
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Spanish; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Spanish, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Job Location: USA
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition

Specialty Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:
Assistant Professor of Spanish
College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321
College
Dept/School: World Languages and Cultures - 32221
Vacancy Number: 16F-743
Position Number: 2022
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of
North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a full-time,
nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor
of Spanish, with a specialization in Spanish for the Professions or
Spanish for Specific Purposes, to begin August 2026.
The successful candidate will teach a 3-2 load, including courses
related to Spanish in professional contexts, as well as undergraduate
and graduate courses in their research field. The candidate will guide
the Spanish program in developing curricula that prepare students to
use Spanish in professional careers, including healthcare, legal
studies, and business, among others.
As a Carnegie R2 institution, UNCW values both teaching excellence and
scholarly productivity. The successful candidate will be expected to
maintain an active research agenda and to contribute meaningfully to
the intellectual life of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences
and the Arts.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
 - Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field with at least 18
graduate credits in Spanish
 - Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English
 - Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
 - An active research agenda
Please note: Applicants who are ABD for the terminal degree may be
considered, however, if PhD is not confirmed by August 1, 2026,
appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer for the first academic
year of employment and PhD must be confirmed by July 1, 2027 for
eligibility of continued employment.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
 - PhD conferral on or before August 1, 2026
 - Experience developing and/or coordinating courses related to
Spanish for professional settings or Spanish for Specific Purposes
 - Evidence of successful collaboration with faculty in professional
programs to develop Spanish courses that are relevant for students
wanting to learn Spanish for use in those fields
 - Experience liaising with community and industry partners with the
goal of aligning the Spanish curriculum with their employment needs
Required Certifications or Licensure:
No Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts is one of the largest academic
units at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. With over 50
faculty members, we offer on-campus and online master's degrees in
Spanish; on-campus and online post-baccalaureate certificates in
Hispanic Studies; a combined BA/MA program in Spanish; bachelor's
degrees in French, German, and Spanish; and minors in Classics,
French, German, Japanese, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies,
Portuguese, and Spanish. We also offer classes in American Sign
Language and Italian. Our classes contribute to core general education
requirements for all undergraduate degrees at UNCW.
College/School Information:
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is
home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of
undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of
Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master
of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined
bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA
also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic
Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising for
all CHSSA undergraduate students.
In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinary
minors and post baccalaureate certificates including: Africana
studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, conflict
management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic
science, Hispanic studies, journalism, Latin American studies, medical
humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies,
professional writing and publishing, science and medical writing, and
women's, gender, and sexuality studies.
The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises
UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates
gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable
skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The CHSSA
strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study
offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and
academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid
foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in
the CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to
prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government,
teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.
Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the
CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience as a part
of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include
faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone
courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate
various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader,
real-world or real disciplinary situations.
Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the
necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective
citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social
Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in
collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also
making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic
environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.
University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty
and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for
scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful
academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical
thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full
range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as
doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing
practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including
clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive
M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's
only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities
have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.
Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background
checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all
employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all
persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants:
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s)
selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach
assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing
requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as
required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting closing
date. To apply, please complete the online application available at
https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF
documents:
 - Cover Letter that includes a 1-2 page statement describing research
agenda and teaching experience addressed to Search Committee Chair
 - Curriculum Vita
 - Proposal for a Spanish for the Professions curriculum with
reference to how the candidate's teaching methods and philosophy will
feature within it (1 page). Please upload under the Teaching
Philosophy category.
 - Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
 - List of 3 Professional references **if ABD, one of the references
must be Dissertation Chair
 - If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the
Other category.
Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all
applications. **Reminder, if ABD, one reference must be Dissertation
Chair. The references you provide may be used to request reference
letters during the screening process.
Applications without the requested components will not meet the
application requirements.
For questions about the position, contact Search Committee Chair Dr.
Amanda Boomershine at boomershinea at uncw.edu. For questions about the
online application process, contact Ms. Giselle Ennis at
ennisw at uncw.edu.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: November 11th 2025
Job Close Date: January 5th 2026
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6717304
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender
identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,
national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual
orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service
member status, genetic information, or relationship to other
university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent
bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital
status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State
funded employee benefit programs.
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Application Deadline: 05-Jan-2026
Email Address for Applications: boomershinea at uncw.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/6717304
Contact Information:
        Amanda Boomershine
        Email: boomershinea at uncw.edu

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