36.2726, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Instruction in Spanish (Non-tenure-track), University of Texas at El Paso

[The LINGUIST List]

LINGUIST List: Vol-36-2726. Mon Sep 15 2025. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 36.2726, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Instruction in Spanish (Non-tenure-track), University of Texas at El Paso

Moderator: Steven Moran (linguist at linguistlist.org)
Managing Editor: Valeriia Vyshnevetska
Team: Helen Aristar-Dry, Mara Baccaro, Daniel Swanson
Jobs: jobs at linguistlist.org | Conferences: callconf at linguistlist.org | Pubs: pubs at linguistlist.org

Homepage: http://linguistlist.org

Editor for this issue: Valeriia Vyshnevetska <valeriia at linguistlist.org>

================================================================


Date: 12-Sep-2025
From: Sabrina Mossman [samossman at utep.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Instruction in Spanish (Non-tenure-track), University of Texas at El Paso


Job Location: TX, USA
Web Address:
https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/department-of-chicano-studies-languages-and-linguistics/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Instruction in Spanish
(Non-tenure-track)
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language
Acquisition

Specialty Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Other Specialties: Second Language Acquisition
Description:
The Department of Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics at The
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a
full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction in Spanish, with
responsibilities in language instruction, program coordination, and
study abroad leadership. This is a non-tenure-track position,
renewable based on performance, budget, and need.
The successful candidate will teach three Spanish courses per semester
at beginning and intermediate levels, serving both heritage speakers
and second-language learners. In addition to teaching, the appointee
will coordinate the department's Spanish and other language programs
(excluding ESOL), ensuring curricular consistency across multiple
sections, overseeing placement and proficiency assessments, supporting
instructional staff, and contributing to long-term program planning.
The position also includes leadership of the department's faculty-led
Study Abroad programs, which entails program development, student
recruitment, coordination of logistics, and collaboration with faculty
colleagues to create high-quality, immersive academic experiences
abroad.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and
strengthening the department's language offerings, supporting student
success, and fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of effective language
teaching, experience in language program coordination, and a
commitment to innovative, student-centered pedagogy.
Essential Functions:
 - Teach three Spanish courses per semester (face-to-face and/or
online) at beginning and intermediate levels.
 - Coordinate Spanish and other language courses in the department
(excluding ESOL), including scheduling, curricular alignment, and
instructional support.
 - Lead and coordinate faculty-led Study Abroad programs, including
program development, student recruitment, and logistical oversight.
 - Conduct placement and proficiency assessments as needed for
accurate student placement and external requirements (e.g.,
Fulbright).
 - Support curriculum development to ensure consistency and quality
across multi-section courses and program levels.
 - Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction using
varied pedagogical approaches that meet the needs of both heritage and
second-language learners.
 - Evaluate student learning outcomes using diverse methods (e.g.,
exams, projects, presentations, proficiency benchmarks).
 - Maintain an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that
fosters student engagement and success.
 - Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and professional
development activities.
 - Stay current with developments in the fields of Spanish language
teaching, program coordination, and study abroad.
Requirements:
Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Spanish, Applied Linguistics, Second Language
Acquisition, or a closely related field.
Near-native or native proficiency in Spanish and excellent command of
English.
Minimum of five years' experience teaching Spanish at the
post-secondary level, with documented success in lower-division
instruction.
Experience teaching Spanish to both native and non-native speakers,
with demonstrated ability to address the pedagogical needs of diverse
learner populations.
Proficiency in instructional technologies and Learning Management
Systems (e.g., Blackboard, MS Teams) as applied to language teaching.
Proven experience in language program coordination, such as overseeing
multi-section courses, aligning curricula across levels, implementing
placement testing, or standardizing learning outcomes.
Demonstrated effectiveness in multiple instructional modalities
(in-person, hybrid, and online).
Evidence of strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal
skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty
and staff.
Commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching
and program coordination.
Preferred Qualifications_
 - Experience directing or coordinating study abroad programs,
including student recruitment, program development, and
logistical/academic oversight.
 - Demonstrated success in supervising or mentoring instructors (e.g.,
graduate teaching assistants, lecturers, or adjunct faculty) within a
language program.
 - Background in intensive, accelerated, or heritage language
instruction, with sensitivity to the needs of diverse student
populations.
 - Experience with language assessment and program evaluation, such as
developing placement exams, proficiency testing, or outcomes-based
curricular design.
 - Evidence of innovative and inclusive teaching practices, including
integration of technology, community engagement, and active-learning
methodologies.
 - Experience in interdisciplinary or collaborative program
development that connects language study with broader fields (e.g.,
translation, linguistics, cultural studies).
 - Professional engagement with national or international
organizations related to language instruction, applied linguistics, or
study abroad.
 - Commitment to equity, access, and student success in higher
education, particularly in Hispanic-Serving Institutions or other
diverse educational contexts.
About The University of Texas at El Paso:
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1,
opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the
U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent
higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively
impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we
serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are
Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend
college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree
programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in
America.
Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the
backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of
the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented
community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost
of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of
$224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region’s rich
culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries,
a new children’s museum and science center, the state’s
longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal
events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college
athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and
professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor
enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and
rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.
Additional Information:
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The
University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and
inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents,
respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of
all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the
provision of services in accordance with state and federal law.
Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or
prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under
Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an
incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the
Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358,
by email at titleix at utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El
Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with
disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at
eoaa at utep.edu.
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to
critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being
hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the
ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
http://utep.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=191896
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin October 1st and continue until the
positions are filled. Applicants must submit:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
One-page teaching statement outlining teaching philosophy and approach
Name and complete contact information of at least two references
Contact Information:
        Sabrina Mossman
        Email: samossman at utep.edu



------------------------------------------------------------------------------

********************** LINGUIST List Support ***********************
Please consider donating to the Linguist List, a U.S. 501(c)(3) not for profit organization:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=87C2AXTVC4PP8

LINGUIST List is supported by the following publishers:

Bloomsbury Publishing http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/

Cambridge University Press http://www.cambridge.org/linguistics

Cascadilla Press http://www.cascadilla.com/

De Gruyter Brill https://www.degruyterbrill.com/?changeLang=en

Edinburgh University Press http://www.edinburghuniversitypress.com

John Benjamins http://www.benjamins.com/

Language Science Press http://langsci-press.org

MIT Press http://mitpress.mit.edu/

Multilingual Matters http://www.multilingual-matters.com/

Narr Francke Attempto Verlag GmbH + Co. KG http://www.narr.de/

Netherlands Graduate School of Linguistics / Landelijke (LOT) http://www.lotpublications.nl/

Peter Lang AG http://www.peterlang.com


----------------------------------------------------------
LINGUIST List: Vol-36-2726
----------------------------------------------------------