What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor Spanish Applied Linguistics position at Inside Higher Ed?
Posting Number
F2619P
Working Title
Assistant Professor Spanish Applied Linguistics
Department
Franklin-Romance Languages
About The University Of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The Department of Romance Languages and Franklin College have a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.
College/Unit/Department Website
https://rom.uga.edu/
Posting Type
External
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Posting Date
12/24/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applicants must submit the following materials electronically:
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Spanish, Romance Languages, Second Language Acquisition/Bilingualism, Applied Linguistics, or closely related field. (ABD applicants must have degree in hand at time of appointment).
Position Summary
The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia (https://rom.uga.edu/) invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish Applied Linguistics with a specialization in Spanish Second Language Acquisition and/or Bilingualism to begin fall 2026. The responsibilities of the position include teaching a 2/2 course load in Spanish Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and/or Bilingualism, which will include a graduate-level course on different approaches to SLA research taught in Spanish, in addition to introductory courses in Hispanic linguistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining an active research program, service to the department, and mentoring student research in the MA and PhD programs in Hispanic and Romance Linguistics.
Additional Requirements
Native/near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
No
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
F2619P
Working Title
Assistant Professor Spanish Applied Linguistics
Department
Franklin-Romance Languages
About The University Of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The Department of Romance Languages and Franklin College have a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.
College/Unit/Department Website
https://rom.uga.edu/
Posting Type
External
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Posting Date
12/24/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applicants must submit the following materials electronically:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum)
- Statement of research program (2 pages maximum).
- Two sample papers or publications
- Contact information (name and email) for three references who can address the qualifications indicated above. We will request reference letters later in the search process. At least one of the letters should address the candidate’s teaching experience.
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Spanish, Romance Languages, Second Language Acquisition/Bilingualism, Applied Linguistics, or closely related field. (ABD applicants must have degree in hand at time of appointment).
Position Summary
The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia (https://rom.uga.edu/) invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish Applied Linguistics with a specialization in Spanish Second Language Acquisition and/or Bilingualism to begin fall 2026. The responsibilities of the position include teaching a 2/2 course load in Spanish Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and/or Bilingualism, which will include a graduate-level course on different approaches to SLA research taught in Spanish, in addition to introductory courses in Hispanic linguistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining an active research program, service to the department, and mentoring student research in the MA and PhD programs in Hispanic and Romance Linguistics.
Additional Requirements
Native/near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
- At least one year of experience teaching at the university level including as teaching/graduate assistant and at least one semester teaching Spanish linguistics at the university level.
- Proficiency in an additional language spoken in the Americas, Europe, or Africa (including indigenous languages, heritage languages)
- An active research agenda in Spanish SLA and/or Bilingualism, with evidence of scholarly productivity appropriate to career stage and potential for external funding.
- Interest developing a research methods course (including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods)
- Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students, including supervision of student research.
- Interest in developing or teaching a research methods course (quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods).
- Language pedagogy and assessment (including critical approaches, experimental pedagogy, and language assessment)
- Language acquisition and cognition (including first language acquisition, heritage language acquisition, and psycholinguistic approaches)
- Sociolinguistics and language in society (including variation and contact, language attrition/loss, language policy and planning, raciolinguistics, queer linguistics, and translanguaging)
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
No
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.