Visiting Faculty in Spanish (2026)
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R104552
Summary: The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan invites applications for a visiting teaching position in Spanish language, culture, and literature for the 2026-27 academic year, renewable for up to three years. The position will begin in August 2026.
Required Qualifications and Education:
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Spanish courses at the college level.
• M.A. in Spanish or related field required, Ph.D. highly desirable.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.
Preferred Qualifications and Education: Applicants with experience teaching courses in Spanish with a focus on cultural studies and/or literature are especially encouraged to apply. PhD in Spanish Cultural Studies, Literatures, and/or Linguistics at the time of hiring preferred.
Responsibilities:
• The visiting faculty position entails three classes (up to 12 credits) of teaching each semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include first and second-year language courses and 300-level courses in which the instructor will teach skills such as composition and conversation as well as different cultural and literary topics.
• Visitors typically teach four to five days a week, including some evenings (6:00-7:50 pm), depending on section needs.
Salary/Benefits: The salary is $50,000. The university offers a http://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/visiting-faculty-benefits-466.htm that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.
Department/College: The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures consists of programs in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. The department's language courses offer not just the chance to study a language, but to actively engage with another culture with a respectful understanding and awareness of its people in alignment with GVSU's Vision and strategic priorities to "inspire and equip students to be active life-long learners and global citizens".
College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at GVSU, offering over 50 bachelor's degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
How to Apply: A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information of three professional references, and (4) graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply). Apply online at GVSU Careers. The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
If you need technical assistance, email Human Resources at mailto:[email protected]. Email questions about the position to: Prof. Jason Yancey, Department Chair of Modern Languages and Literatures, at mailto:[email protected], or Prof. Fabio Espitia, Spanish Language Coordinator, at mailto:[email protected].
Application Deadline: The review process will begin on June 12, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.
Allendale, Michigan 49401 - (616) 331-5000
For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at http://www.gvsu.edu/
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See http://www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7201137
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