and the Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages programs, advise and mentor students, serve on committees, and work with graduate teaching assistants to implement standards-based practices.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Teach four courses per semester, fall and spring, face-to-face and online as needed.
2. Hold regular office hours.
3. Mentor & advise students in the program.
4. Attend faculty meetings as determined by the Director of the School of Social Science and Global Studies and program meetings as determined by the program coordinators.
5. Engage in professional development and/or scholarly activities appropriate eto the mission of the School, College, and University.
6. Perform service to assist the functioning of the School, College, and University.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Instructions to Candidates
Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin November 6th, 2026 and will continue until position is filled. For further questions about the position, please contact Dr. Chimene Gecewicz via email at chimene.gecewicz@usm.edu.
Application materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.usm.edu.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or Ed.D. with specialization in Spanish, second language acquisition, teacher education, or related field, with at least 18 hours of graduate Spanish, completed by August 2027.
Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Knowledge of second language aquisition, Spanish language pedagogy, and standards-based approaches to language teaching.
-Ability to articulate concepts, course content, and instructions clearly and effectively to students across undergraduate and graduate levels and in face-to-face and online environments.
-Capacity to build positive, respectful, and professional relationships with students, colleagues, graduate teaching assistants, and other university personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience teaching and mentoring in a university setting with a diverse student body.
-Online teaching and online course design experience.
-Graduate level teaching experience.
-Interest in leading study abroad programs.
