Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

George Washington University

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
College Level Faculty, English Language, Language Teaching, Pedagogy, Spanish Language, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
10 days ago

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002622 Academic Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Rank: Assistant Professor Administrative Title: Discipline Humanities Specialty: Contract Type: Visiting Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description Summary:

The Department of Romance, German, and Slavic Studies at The George Washington University invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish, beginning as soon as Fall 2026.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach six courses at the undergraduate level in Spanish language, literature and culture, depending on the needs of the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Spanish Language Pedagogy or a related field and have native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Demonstrated excellence in effective and innovative language teaching at the undergraduate level is essential.

Advertised Salary: $60,000 Other Benefits:

The successful candidate will be eligible for GW's benefits programs including medical insurance. Available benefits can be reviewed https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs

Other Information: Special Instructions to Applicants:

The complete application consists of two parts. 1) Please complete an online application and upload your current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and a cover letter outlining your experience, teaching and research interests. 2) Please have (2) recommenders send letters of recommendation directly to hbamford@gwu.edu with the subject line of "Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish/YOUR NAME". Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

Department Link: https://rgss.columbian.gwu.edu/ Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/125753

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Teaching Interest
  • Course Evaluations or Summaries

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have a doctoral degree in Spanish Language Pedagogy or a related field?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have a native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Can you demonstrate excellence in effective and innovative language teaching at the undergraduate level?
  • Yes

  • No

About the Company

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George Washington University