Assistant Professor of Spanish

Assistant Professor of Spanish

University of the Virgin Islands

Classification Information


Classification Description


FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Information


Position Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish

Position Number: 320058

Department: College of Liberal Arts & Social Science

Job Description

The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status and with interests, experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies and distance education, as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. In addition, academic programs support our land grant designation by integrating instruction with research and community service. Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; serve on the University's committees; and contribute to the development of the University's Greatness Through Innovation 2018-2023.

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Spanish position with a specialization in Second Language Acquisition who will teach a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits in modern languages per semester.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Second Language Acquisition or Applied Linguistics

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates who have experience in curriculum development, and/or service learning, teaching Spanish for Heritage Speakers, are highly encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands

While performing job duties, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, talk, hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment will probably be low to moderate.

Posting Details


Posting Number: F225

Location: St. Thomas

Position Type: Faculty

Number of Vacancies- part time: 1

Posted Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

Advertised Job Duties

The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status and with interests, experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies and distance education, as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. In addition, academic programs support our land grant designation by integrating instruction with research and community service. Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; serve on the University's committees; and contribute to the development of the University's Greatness Through Innovation 2018-2023.

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Spanish position with a specialization in Second Language Acquisition who will teach a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits in modern languages per semester.

Open Date: 12/07/2023

Close Date: 03/31/2024

Special Instructions to Applicant

Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340)693-1410.

For information about relocating to the US Virgin Islands, please visit the Virgin Islands Moving Center at: www.vimovingcenter.com

Internal or Externally Advertised?: External

Applicant Documents


Required Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Writing Sample
5. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Research Statement





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