Assistant Professor of Global Studies-Spanish
- Employer
- Illinois College
- Location details
- Jacksonville, IL
- Salary
- commensurate with experience
- Posted
- Closes
- Position type
- Professor, Assistant
- Organization type
- 4-year college or university
- Languages
- Spanish
- Field
- Language teaching
- Employment category
- Full-time
- Tenure Status
- Tenure or tenure track
- Location
- Illinois
- Academic Hiring Standards
- Hiring standards
Illinois College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Global Studies department with a specialty in Spanish and Latin American studies to begin in Fall 2025.
The primary responsibilities include teaching courses in Spanish at all levels, along with cultural or literary courses taught primarily in English within the candidate’s area of specialization. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience teaching Spanish courses for heritage speakers. The successful candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate students, particularly Latinx and Hispanic students, and contribute to institutional partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean. Engaging in research with students and contributing to the department’s growing research program in Latin American studies are also key components of this role. Participation in departmental, college, and community service is expected.
Doctorate or ABD required.
Illinois College seeks candidates who have a commitment to working closely with a wide range of students. Currently, our population is approximately one-quarter students of color and 40% first-generation college students. Eagerness and ability to work with these populations is essential. Equally important is excellence in pedagogy and an openness to student-centered teaching approaches.
Founded by abolitionists, Illinois College was the first in Illinois to graduate students and hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The College is student-focused, offering numerous opportunities for faculty-student interaction beyond the classroom, including collaborative research, international study-travel, and mentoring. Located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois—just 30 miles from Springfield and 70 miles from St. Louis—Illinois College has been transforming lives since 1829.
Applicants should submit the following materials in PDF format:
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Cover letter detailing their interest in the position.
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Curriculum Vitae.
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Statement of teaching philosophy, including approaches to teaching a diverse student body.
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Contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin on October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.
Illinois College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and women.
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