Department: Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL) at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish position to begin Fall 2025. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in Peninsular literature and Spanish Cultural Studies. The ideal candidate will have an active research agenda and evidence of excellence in teaching. The ability to teach Spanish for the Professions courses and/or work with Hispanic heritage speakers are a plus. As we are an emerging Hispanic Serving Student Institution, the candidate should have a desire to work with this population and the local Latino community, promoting student and community engagement.

Located in Kansas’ largest city, and one of the fastest growing counties in the State, Wichita State University is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of 17,548 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Kansas. The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential education, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good, underlining highlighting integrity, transparency, collaboration, personal responsibility, access, and equity as its core values.

Wichita is the commercial, financial, medical, cultural and entertainment hub for the state. It is also one of the most affordable cities in the country—providing a high quality of life at a low cost. Residents enjoy access to huge annual festivals, parks, world-class dining, and a thriving arts scene – it is home to 33 museums –. The city’s airport, Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, the state's largest, is currently served by ten different airlines.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

Candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching load is three courses per semester. The applicant will provide service to the department and is also expected to play an active role in the community of WSU and the Wichita area.

Faculty Requirements

Applicants must have a PhD in hand by August 2025 or a defense date set. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Evidence of excellence in teaching and an active research agenda.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is required
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

Additional Information:

To be considered for this position, please complete the faculty profile and upload the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Research or Sample Writing
4. Statement of Inclusive Excellence that answers the following question: "How would you contribute to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for colleagues and students?”  Please attach as "Other Faculty Document 1".
5. Proof of teaching effectiveness (attach as Statement of Teaching Philosophy and include recent teaching evaluations)

Letter of recommendations will be requested later in the process to candidates who advance to the final stages of interviews.

Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications submitted by January 15th.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – Frequent 60-90%