Hope College seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Spanish. Diverse specialties are welcome to apply, with departmental needs in the following areas: Caribbean studies, Latinx studies, cultural studies, or applied linguistics. Duties include teaching one advanced course per semester, as well as sharing responsibility for all levels of Spanish instruction and contributing to the general education curriculum. Courses in the specialties listed above are preferred, in addition to other areas such as Spanish for Business or Spanish for Translation. Faculty are responsible for 24 workload hours per year, 18 dedicated to teaching and 6 reserved for research or creative activity. The standard teaching load is three 3-credit courses per semester. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is expected. Strong candidates will demonstrate a record of excellent teaching and scholarship, an emphasis on global education and diversity, and a commitment to the liberal arts in the context of the historic Christian faith. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Candidates are asked to submit five items for this application:

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily trive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.

Ph.D. in hand is expected by August 2025.

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.