Assistant Professor of Spanish/Heritage Language Education

The Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 15, 2025. This is a 9-month faculty position with a salary range of $74,000-$77,000 in the area of Heritage Language Instruction/Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Required qualifications. (1) A Ph.D. in Spanish, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field with a specialization in heritage language education; (2) additional research expertise in second language learning and acquisition, teacher training and language program development, language learning and technology, language assessment, or a related field; (3) an active research agenda with publications in heritage language education and potential for external funding; and (4) an ability to teach courses in Spanish at all levels, in particular undergraduate courses for Spanish for Heritage language learners, along with upper- level and graduate courses taught within the candidate’s areas of specialization. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience teaching Spanish courses for heritage speakers. Successful candidates will be expected to teach and develop graduate and undergraduate courses for online and face-to-face delivery. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university. We seek scholars whose research foci complement existing departmental strengths in translation and interpreting, literary and cultural studies, language pedagogy, applied and sociolinguistics. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the University.

The Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation engages in innovative research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels to develop students’ language and communication skills, cultural knowledge, intercultural competency, literacy, and critical thinking in order to prepare its graduates for participation in an increasingly global and multilingual society. More information about the department can be found at languages.charlotte.edu.

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences focuses on student-centered teaching, innovative research, and community collaborations that prepare our graduates to help solve the pressing problems of our world today. Our supportive faculty and staff strive to engage with students in all areas of development, offering a welcoming environment that encourages students to gain real-world experience, explore their unique goals, and thrive.

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 15 departments, 18 interdisciplinary programs, and 6 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest institution within the University of North Carolina system. This past Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled 31,091 students and experienced record growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, 65 Master’s degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni. UNC Charlotte has been designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution (eHSI).

Application. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For more information regarding the position, and to apply electronically go to https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position number # 5413). Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission: 

1. A cover letter that addresses the job requirements identified, as well as the candidate’s teaching philosophy and research agenda. 

2. A current and complete curriculum vitae. 

3. Only finalists for the position will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and transcripts.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

For additional information, please contact David Boyd (davidboyd@charlotte.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. 

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.