What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty of Practice, Spanish position at Wilkes University?
Wilkes University invites applicants for a non-tenure-track Faculty of Practice position in Spanish, within the Division of Global Cultures: History, Languages & Philosophy, pending available funding. The Division of Global Cultures offers a major and minor in Spanish, as well as the unique Spanish Concentration for Pharmacy, which serves students in our Doctor of Pharmacy program. Faculty of Practice carry a 24-credit teaching load (4 courses per semester). Appointments are made on a 9-month basis and are renewed annually. Faculty of Practice are afforded all privileges of other full-time faculty, including rights to vote and participate in faculty governance and the protection of academic freedom.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Teaching a variety of Spanish courses, including introductory and intermediate language courses as well as applied courses (e.g. Spanish for health care) that support the Spanish Concentration for Pharmacy.
- Non-teaching duties include student advising and university service.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish or a closely related field is required.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in Hispanic American culture and literature, an interest in contributing to programs that serve students in education and the health sciences, and a willingness to support study abroad experiences for our students.
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,350 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,350 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter which addresses areas of teaching and research interests
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two sample syllabi (ideally one for an introductory-level course and one for an upper-level course)
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
