Faculty Position in Spanish

The School of Arts and Humanities seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, 9-month Assistant Professor or Instructor faculty position in Spanish to start August 10, 2026.

This position is a full-time, nine-month appointment. In addition to the duties and responsibilities described below, faculty are expected to contribute to the campus culture of the Liberal Arts and Sciences and interdisciplinarity by teaching in the University’s core curriculum (The Dialogues) and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives and coursework as needed.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to the Modern Language program by offering instruction in Elementary- and Intermediate-level Spanish. The position is expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester.

Required Qualifications: Required qualifications include:

• MA in Spanish for rank of Instructor.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Spanish for the rank of Assistant Professor.

• Experience teaching Beginning and Intermediate-level Spanish online.

• Ability to teach Elementary- and Intermediate-level French

Candidate evaluation: All applicants will be evaluated on:

• academic qualification,

• demonstrated success in student-centered teaching of undergraduate Spanish and, if applicable, undergraduate French courses,

• teaching philosophy, experience, and background,

• commitment to student development in the liberal arts and sciences,

• evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills,

• compatibility with the department’s needs.

The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. Our approximately 3,000 students thrive in a challenging, yet supportive, academic environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school.

Founded in 1867, Truman focuses on student learning outcomes and emphasizes high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public four-year colleges and universities. For nearly three decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information about our mission and values and to see additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about.

Program: The Department of Languages and Linguistics, a unit of the School of Arts & Humanities, has twenty-one full-time faculty members—seven in Spanish—and approximately 40 undergraduate majors. The department offers BA degrees in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Classics, and Modern Language—with specializations in French, German, and Spanish—and a BS degree in Linguistics. The department also offers fourteen minors, including Spanish and Spanish for the Professions. The Spanish program sponsors an award-winning chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Spanish Honor Society, and contributes to United Speakers, a student organization dedicated to providing service to area Hispanic and French-speaking communities.

The Community: Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school, and community college. The Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival, the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival, and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, local shops, and restaurants, and it is the site of numerous community events including weekly farmers’ markets and summer concerts on the courthouse lawn. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare provide quick access to one of the country’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com.

Application: Applications must be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/185883.

For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.

Complete applications must include:

• a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above,

• a current curriculum vitae,

• a statement of teaching philosophy for Spanish and, if applicable, French that considers our program’s liberal arts and sciences setting

• contact information for at least three references,

• and official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate college transcripts.

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.