What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies position at Whitman College?
Description
Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country.
The Hispanic Studies Department at Whitman College is seeking candidates for a one-year position in Global Hispanic Cultures, including but not limited to Latin American, Iberian, and US Latinx cultures. The department especially welcomes applications from candidates with expertise in 20th- or 21st-century film, visual media, theater and performance, or multimedia production. The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of visiting assistant professor, beginning August, 2026. A Ph.D. is required upon starting the position.
The successful candidate should be prepared to offer courses at all levels of Spanish language and teach advanced courses in film, visual media, theater and performance, or multimedia production. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required. The teaching load for this position is five courses.
Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In their cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their lived experiences and classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment.
To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/186569. The online application will prompt you to upload all of the required materials: a letter of application and curriculum vitae.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met; Tuition Remission - Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements; employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program. New faculty receive a relocation stipend for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation. Benefit offerings and eligibility described reflect current offerings and may be subject to change in accordance with College polices and plan documents.
Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country.
The Hispanic Studies Department at Whitman College is seeking candidates for a one-year position in Global Hispanic Cultures, including but not limited to Latin American, Iberian, and US Latinx cultures. The department especially welcomes applications from candidates with expertise in 20th- or 21st-century film, visual media, theater and performance, or multimedia production. The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of visiting assistant professor, beginning August, 2026. A Ph.D. is required upon starting the position.
The successful candidate should be prepared to offer courses at all levels of Spanish language and teach advanced courses in film, visual media, theater and performance, or multimedia production. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required. The teaching load for this position is five courses.
Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In their cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their lived experiences and classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment.
To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/186569. The online application will prompt you to upload all of the required materials: a letter of application and curriculum vitae.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met; Tuition Remission - Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements; employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program. New faculty receive a relocation stipend for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation. Benefit offerings and eligibility described reflect current offerings and may be subject to change in accordance with College polices and plan documents.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000