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Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics
The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics (applicants with an empirical and applied linguistics profile are encouraged to apply). The appointment will begin in August 2027. We seek a colleague with a strong interdisciplinary research agenda and willingness to collaborate across projects and areas. 
 
Review of applications will begin October 5, 2026 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected.
 
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples” http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/. 
 
Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process. 
 
Responsibilities

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load. Responsibilities include in-person teaching: a yearly Spanish Teaching Methodology graduate course, undergraduate Spanish language courses with an emphasis on Spanish for the Professions, and graduate courses in Spanish linguistics.
 
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program, contribute to curricular innovation, and participate in departmental and university service. Excellent communication skills required.
Position: Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics
Organization: Auburn University
Location: Auburn,  AL 
United States
Salary: $75,000/year
Posting Start Date: 9/17/2026
Date Posted: 9/17/2026
Requirements Qualifications
Applicants for this position must hold a PhD at the time employment begins in Spanish Linguistics (Sociolinguistics, Applied Sociolinguistics, or a closely related field) and have a native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Applicants must also showcase a strong record of effective teaching at the college/university level, a well-developed plan of research and scholarship, and a genuine interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.


Additional desirable qualifications include experience with Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP), particularly Spanish for the Professions; familiarity with innovative and current language pedagogies and multimedia technologies such as Canvas; and experience designing or implementing forward?thinking, innovative curricula.
 
To apply for this position: Applicants will be required to attach the following materials.  
  • A letter of application
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic and professional history
  • Graduate transcripts
  • 3 letters of recommendation (at least one of which addresses candidate's teaching effectiveness)
  • Sample teaching evaluations
  • Teaching philosophy and research statement
WEBSITE TO APPLY: Auburn University Faculty Jobs
 
For further information about Auburn University and our department visit: https://cla.auburn.edu/world-languages/
 
Contact Information:
 
Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Daniel Vergara, Associate Professor of Spanish Linguistics and Search Committee Chair (dzv0013@auburn.edu), or Dr. Jorge Muñoz Ogayar, Chair, Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures (jjm0001@auburn.edu).
Status: This listing expires on: 12/16/2026
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Auburn University
Address:
351 Thach Conc
6030 Haley Center
Auburn,  AL 36849-5204
United States
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dzv0013@auburn.edu
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Daniel Vergara