What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish language position at The George Washington University?
Recruitment Plan
I. RECRUITMENT PLAN
Posting Number: F002678
Academic Title: Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish language
Rank: Teaching Assistant Professor
Administrative Title:
Discipline Humanities
Specialty:
Contract Type: Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 08/01/27-05/31/30, Non-Tenure Track, Special Service
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2027
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Description Summary:
The Department of Romance, German, and Slavic Studies at The George Washington University invites applications for a full-time renewable, non-tenure accruing, specialized appointment at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish Language to begin as early as fall 2027 with an initial three-year appointment.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to teaching courses in Spanish language, literature and/or culture; overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the curriculum and of assessment instruments. Faculty may be expected to teach across curriculum through required courses and electives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish language pedagogy, second language acquisition, literary and cultural studies, or related field; at least three years’ experience teaching Spanish language courses at the college level; experience with coordination or leadership positions;
native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English; demonstrated teaching excellence at different levels of Spanish language, as evidenced by evaluations, teaching assessments, letters of recommendation, etc.
Advertised Salary: $75,000-80,000
Other Benefits:
The successful candidate will be eligible for GW’s comprehensive full-time employee benefits including employee medical insurance. For more information about GW’s benefits visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits
Other Information:
The Department offers a vibrant multilingual community of faculty engaged in dynamic teaching and research in languages and cultures. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, the Department enriches its programming through partnerships with numerous local cultural institutions and embassies. We support community-engaged learning opportunities at all levels of the curriculum and partner with units across the University to offer a comprehensive and immersive learning environment for our students.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete the application and upload the following, clearly addressing the position requirements: 1. a current CV; 2. cover letter outlining how your background and experiences specifically match the qualifications; 3. a statement of philosophy of language teaching and any relevant experience with language program coordination or leadership positions. Three letters of recommendation with complete titles and contact information for each reference should be sent by the referee to rgss@gwu.edu with the subject line “Spanish Teaching Assistant Professor: [your name]”. (With the exception of the three letters, all other components of an application must be submitted via the gwu.jobs website.)
Review of applications will begin on November 23 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Department Link: https://rgss.columbian.gwu.edu/
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/129316
I. RECRUITMENT PLAN
Posting Number: F002678
Academic Title: Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish language
Rank: Teaching Assistant Professor
Administrative Title:
Discipline Humanities
Specialty:
Contract Type: Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 08/01/27-05/31/30, Non-Tenure Track, Special Service
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2027
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Description Summary:
The Department of Romance, German, and Slavic Studies at The George Washington University invites applications for a full-time renewable, non-tenure accruing, specialized appointment at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish Language to begin as early as fall 2027 with an initial three-year appointment.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to teaching courses in Spanish language, literature and/or culture; overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the curriculum and of assessment instruments. Faculty may be expected to teach across curriculum through required courses and electives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish language pedagogy, second language acquisition, literary and cultural studies, or related field; at least three years’ experience teaching Spanish language courses at the college level; experience with coordination or leadership positions;
native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English; demonstrated teaching excellence at different levels of Spanish language, as evidenced by evaluations, teaching assessments, letters of recommendation, etc.
Advertised Salary: $75,000-80,000
Other Benefits:
The successful candidate will be eligible for GW’s comprehensive full-time employee benefits including employee medical insurance. For more information about GW’s benefits visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits
Other Information:
The Department offers a vibrant multilingual community of faculty engaged in dynamic teaching and research in languages and cultures. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, the Department enriches its programming through partnerships with numerous local cultural institutions and embassies. We support community-engaged learning opportunities at all levels of the curriculum and partner with units across the University to offer a comprehensive and immersive learning environment for our students.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete the application and upload the following, clearly addressing the position requirements: 1. a current CV; 2. cover letter outlining how your background and experiences specifically match the qualifications; 3. a statement of philosophy of language teaching and any relevant experience with language program coordination or leadership positions. Three letters of recommendation with complete titles and contact information for each reference should be sent by the referee to rgss@gwu.edu with the subject line “Spanish Teaching Assistant Professor: [your name]”. (With the exception of the three letters, all other components of an application must be submitted via the gwu.jobs website.)
Review of applications will begin on November 23 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Department Link: https://rgss.columbian.gwu.edu/
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/129316
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000