WARTBURG COLLEGE
Title of Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish (Generalist - Linguistics/Second Language Acquisition preferred) - 1 year position renewable up to 3 years

 

Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence. As indicated in the vision statement, “Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together, we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.” 

Located in northeast Iowa, Waverly is an extraordinary "gigabit" community of more than 10,000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). 

DEPARTMENT: Languages, Literatures, and Cultural Studies

STARTING DATE: Fall Term 2026 
TIMELINE: Screening of applications begins January 5 and continues until position is filled. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach three 14-week undergraduate courses in both fall and winter terms, including elementary, intermediate, and advanced language/culture courses. Teach one 4-week May term course, including travel courses on rotation. Advise student majors in Spanish; develop new courses in area of specialization and for the new THRIVE General Education plan; engage in scholarship and service appropriate to the liberal arts setting. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Earned doctorate or ABD (specialization open) in Hispanic Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Hispanic Literatures/Cultures, or related field by August 2026. Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: Spanish for health professions; translation/interpretation; Hispanic linguistics; sociolinguistics; Spanish for heritage speakers; U.S. Latinx studies; Spanish in the U.S.; bilingualism; phonetics/pronunciation; community-based service-learning; study abroad; K-12 licensure in ESL and/or Spanish; online teaching. Near-native verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English. Evidence of teaching excellence; promise of continued scholarly activity; and willingness to support the mission of the College.  

Demonstrated ability to teach another language at the elementary and intermediate levels preferred. 

SALARY: Competitive for entry-level appointment at similar institutions 
CONTRACT:  COMPLETED BY DEAN’S OFFICE 

Application Procedure: 
Please upload the following by visiting https://www.wartburg.edu/hr/positions/:

1) curriculum vita

2) a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service 
experience/interests and how these will support the mission of Wartburg College

3) unofficial graduate transcripts

4) contact information for three references

 

For specific questions contact Dr. Joyce Boss, Chair of Search Committee, at joyce.boss@wartburg.edu. Department webpage(s): http://www.wartburg.edu/spanish/. Further information about the College and the city of Waverly may be found at http://www.wartburg.edu. 

WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for community engagement.