Continuing Non-Tenure Track Teaching Faculty – Spanish
Villanova University
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Duties and Responsibilities: We seek candidates who are deeply committed to excellence in language teaching and who bring a strong cultural and pedagogical perspective on the Spanish-speaking world into the classroom. The successful candidate will teach language courses using student-centered, proficiency-oriented, and inclusive pedagogical approaches; contribute actively to the advancement of Villanova’s Spanish language curriculum and broader departmental initiatives; work closely with undergraduate students through teaching, mentoring, and academic advising; and participate in departmental service and collaborative program development. CNT faculty are also expected to remain professionally active. Villanova provides support at the department, college, and university levels for professional development, curricular innovation, and conference travel. CNT faculty at Villanova are eligible for promotion. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish Studies, Spanish Linguistics, or a closely related field, or an equivalent terminal degree. Near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English. Demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate language instruction. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated effectiveness or strong potential for innovative, student-centered, and inclusive pedagogy in language instruction.Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, collegial, and program-oriented departmental environment.Interest in curricular development, assessment, and pedagogical innovation at the lower- and intermediate-level language curriculum. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants: Applicants should submit the following materials online at https://jobs.villanova.edu by February 21, 2026: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, two complete sets of student evaluations, two sample syllabi, academic transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will also be asked to provide a statement addressing their potential contributions to the University’s Mission and Enduring Commitments. The Villanova Mission Statement is available at: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/president/about-university.htmlApplications should be addressed to Dr. Veronika Ryjik, Chair, Department of Spanish, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster, Villanova, PA 19085. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Posting Date: 02/04/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 02/22/2026 Salary Posting Information: Competitive Salary Band: Job Classification: faculty References Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed 3 Maximum Number of References Needed 3 Supplemental Questions
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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20260009F Position Title: Continuing Non-Tenure Track Teaching Faculty – Spanish Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/9-months Department: 140- Romance Languages & Literature Position Summary: The Department of Spanish at Villanova University invites applications for a continuing non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach introductory and intermediate Spanish language courses and contribute to the ongoing development and vitality of the department’s undergraduate language program.Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.Duties and Responsibilities: We seek candidates who are deeply committed to excellence in language teaching and who bring a strong cultural and pedagogical perspective on the Spanish-speaking world into the classroom. The successful candidate will teach language courses using student-centered, proficiency-oriented, and inclusive pedagogical approaches; contribute actively to the advancement of Villanova’s Spanish language curriculum and broader departmental initiatives; work closely with undergraduate students through teaching, mentoring, and academic advising; and participate in departmental service and collaborative program development. CNT faculty are also expected to remain professionally active. Villanova provides support at the department, college, and university levels for professional development, curricular innovation, and conference travel. CNT faculty at Villanova are eligible for promotion. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish Studies, Spanish Linguistics, or a closely related field, or an equivalent terminal degree. Near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English. Demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate language instruction. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated effectiveness or strong potential for innovative, student-centered, and inclusive pedagogy in language instruction.Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, collegial, and program-oriented departmental environment.Interest in curricular development, assessment, and pedagogical innovation at the lower- and intermediate-level language curriculum. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants: Applicants should submit the following materials online at https://jobs.villanova.edu by February 21, 2026: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, two complete sets of student evaluations, two sample syllabi, academic transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will also be asked to provide a statement addressing their potential contributions to the University’s Mission and Enduring Commitments. The Villanova Mission Statement is available at: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/president/about-university.htmlApplications should be addressed to Dr. Veronika Ryjik, Chair, Department of Spanish, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster, Villanova, PA 19085. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Posting Date: 02/04/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 02/22/2026 Salary Posting Information: Competitive Salary Band: Job Classification: faculty References Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed 3 Maximum Number of References Needed 3 Supplemental Questions
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