Assistant Professor of Spanish

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Spanish, starting July 1, 2025. The goal of the UT language programs is to prepare students for 21st century jobs by focusing on the skills that employers prioritize, including effective oral and written communication, critical thinking, collaborative teamwork, and sophisticated analytical skills. We engage our students in a transformative education of discovery, creativity and reflection.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Dual Language Education, Second Language Pedagogy, and/or Generalist Spanish that is appropriate to the institution's ambitious "open, comprehensive, polytechnic" mission. Further, the ideal candidate will have experience designing, overseeing, and assessing the Spanish curriculum.

Utah Tech University (UT) is part of the State Bridge Program for Advanced Language Learning, teaching 3000 level Spanish courses to high school students who have passed AP as early as in 9th grade. This program creates a true K-16 language immersion program across the state (also known as the Utah Model). More information on the Bridge program can be found online https://l2trec.utah.edu/bridge-program/. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://colleges.utahtech.edu/humanities/.

• Teach a combination of 24 credits of Spanish courses per academic year, including lower and upper division courses plus the equivalent of three credit hours or more in institutional service as defined by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Assist Department Chair, Dean, and other faculty in the program and department on curriculum and program development.
• Develop Study Abroad programs.
• Be the liaison for UT in Spanish Bridge courses, working with other state universities as well as Washington School District.
• Assist in mentoring and assisting part-time instructors.
• Assist in assessment process through the curriculum.
• Serve on college, division, and departmental committees as assigned.
• Advise students on general education and discipline specific requirements.
• Attend department, division and faculty meetings, work with other faculty in program management, and adhere to university policies.
• Develop and maintain a research agenda appropriate to a teaching university. UT values both scholarship of discovery and scholarship of pedagogy. Scholarship that involves student co-researchers and/or informs the candidate's teaching is especially valued.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Doctorate degree in Spanish, or Language Education and Multilingualism from an accredited college or university. ABD candidates will be considered but Ph.D. must be completed by December 31, 2025. Tenure-track status is dependent upon completion of the doctoral degree; if the selected candidate is ABD, she/he/they will be appointed as an Acting Asst. Professor with salary adjusted to match that rank.
• OPI Advanced High or higher in Spanish prior to hiring date.
• Preferences given to those candidates with a minimum of three years teaching Spanish at the college level and/ or those familiar with Utah's Bridge Program.
• Successful teaching experience at the college of university level required (finalists will be asked to give a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process).
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability in oral and written communication in both English and Spanish.
• An eagerness to engage with colleagues, staff, and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of our students and help update the Spanish curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to continually engage in research by learning new skills, tools, and practices adopted by the professional and academic communities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2025, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2025. Annual salary of $60,000-$63,500 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins November 11, 2024; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.