Assistant/Associate Professor of Spanish for the Professions

Professions, Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, Experience teaching language courses to students from a broad range of majors at a US institution of higher education, Evidence of proficiency in teaching with technology, Experience teaching Spanish for health-related professions, Evidence of scholarly activity related to Spanish for the Professions, Experience with program coordination.

At Coastal Carolina University, we have a thriving program in Spanish for health professions, including both a minor and a new graduate certificate. We also offer a B.A. in Languages and Intercultural Studies with concentrations in Hispanic Studies and Multiple Languages. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in coordinating the Spanish for Health Professions program and contribute to the overall growth of programs in our department, collaborate with community partners, supervise student internships, and contribute to other departmental initiatives. Familiarity with and the ability to put into practice ACTFL Standards are essential. Additionally, the candidate must be able to collaborate and engage productively with faculty in a multi-language department that values a variety of perspectives. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching and developing curricula in Spanish for health professions, but additional areas of expertise in Spanish for the professions will be considered. Advanced assistant professors are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122666: (1) a letter of application that addresses the qualifications specified in this advertisement, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for three professional references, (4) Copy of Transcripts, (5) Statement of Teaching Philosophy. A review of applications will begin on October 18, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other "protected veteran," as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications:

Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.

Posting Number: F00505P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/16/2027

Job Open Date: 09/18/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer-based sponsorship may be considered for this position, subject to institutional review and applicable law. Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however, sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal, financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors part-time, temporary, staff or non-tenure-track roles and will not sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee applies.

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122666

Job Duty:

Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.

Job Duty:

Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

Job Duty:

Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.

Job Duty:

Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.

Job Duty:

Performs other duties as assigned.