OPEN RANK- VISITING FACULTY SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Iowa invites applications for a visiting faculty position beginning August 2026. 

Applications are sought from candidates who have: 1) a commitment to engaged student learning in undergraduate Spanish education; 2) experience teaching Spanish speaking and writing courses; 3) experience teaching courses related to Latin American literature and culture; 4) experience teaching online courses; and 5) excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. Applicants must have a PhD in Spanish or a closely related field by the starting date to be qualified for the position.

The Visting Assistant Professor will largely contribute to instruction in speaking and writing courses in Spanish and an asynchronous online course on Latin American Studies. They may also contribute to other courses as needed. The department has a history of strong collaboration with campus partners such as the Center for Teaching, the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology, and the Office of Academic Success and Retention to support the incorporation of research-supported instructional practices such as learning assistants and the development of tools such as the Elements of Success dashboard.

How to Apply:

Apply online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ .  Refer to requisition #75879.  Only complete applications will be reviewed. Complete applications include the following:

• A cover letter that briefly explains the candidate’s interest in the position and specifically addresses how the candidate has met the qualifications.


• A curriculum vitae


• A statement of teaching experience and philosophy


• Names and contact information of three references

The deadline for full consideration is March 27, 2026. Screening of applications will begin after this date, but the application window will remain open until the position is satisfactorily filled.

About Iowa: With just over 30,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation’s top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899, and an Association of American Universities member since 1909. The first public university to admit men and women on an equal basis, it is known today for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities and its world-class programs in medicine and the health sciences. Located in Iowa City, an urbanized area of 170,000 people that is widely recognized as one of the country’s most livable communities, the University offers over 200 majors and has an annual externally funded research budget of over $700M.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Candidates must hold a PhD in Spanish or a closely related discipline at time of appointment.

• Experience teaching Spanish speaking courses.


• Experience teaching Spanish writing courses.


• Experience teaching Latin American literature and culture courses.


• Experience teaching online courses.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Experience (re)designing college or university Spanish courses.


• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and communities.

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