What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish position at Inside Higher Ed?
We seek a person with a demonstrated ability to teach language courses at all levels, from beginning Spanish to intermediate composition and conversation courses. This position helps to support a dynamic and robust language curriculum that leans on the pedagogical skills and research expertise of our departmental faculty. This position is open to skilled language instructors who will have completed a PhD in literary or cultural studies or a closely related field by August 2026. The position requires teaching 4 courses per year, an ongoing program of research, and the willingness to contribute to the intellectual life of the college.
Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter that explains their interest in and qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy and (4) a 1-page statement of research interests, both of which must demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching and willingness to promote access and opportunity for all members of the campus community. Letters of reference will be requested later in the interview process. Documents should be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/178802
Questions about this search can be directed to spanishsearches@colby.edu.
The application deadline is January 19, 2026.
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.
Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter that explains their interest in and qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy and (4) a 1-page statement of research interests, both of which must demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching and willingness to promote access and opportunity for all members of the campus community. Letters of reference will be requested later in the interview process. Documents should be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/178802
Questions about this search can be directed to spanishsearches@colby.edu.
The application deadline is January 19, 2026.
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.