One Year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

Department: Spanish

Is Tenure Track: No

Job Summary

The Department of Spanish at Gettysburg College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish, beginning August 2026, to teach the equivalent of 6 courses during the academic year (3 courses each semester at the beginning and intermediate levels of Spanish language instruction), pending budgetary approval.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,200 students.

Qualifications

Experience teaching Heritage Speakers and Spanish for the Professions is preferred. Native or near-native fluency is required. Dedication to effective, empathetic, and innovative language teaching at the undergraduate level is essential. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit your electronic application including: a CV, a cover letter, a brief statement on Spanish language teaching philosophy at the undergraduate level, and the current email addresses for three references. References will be contacted by Gettysburg College to submit letters of recommendation electronically. Submissions will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Dr. Alvaro Kaempfer, Chair of the Spanish Department at [email protected] .

EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Posting Number: 20100237F