Assistant or associate professor

Western Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Spanish linguistics beginning August 2026 at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Preferred candidates will be specialists in Spanish Sociolinguistics .

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD degree. ABD status will be considered, but PhD must be awarded prior to August 1, 2026.
• Ability to develop new course offerings in Spanish linguistics.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Hispanic cultures.
• Teaching experience with potential to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, with potential to make significant contributions to scholarly field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Spanish linguistics
• Expertise in Spanish Sociolinguistics, especially bilingualism, Spanish as a heritage language, text linguistics, corpus linguistics, translation, and/or Spanish in contact with other languages.

Responsibilities:

• Teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish language and linguistics.
• Teach introductory and intermediate undergraduate courses in Spanish language and culture as needed.
• Produce peer-reviewed, high-quality research.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Compensation: Salary is competitive. The academic year is eight months, beginning in late August and running through the end of April. Extra compensation may be available for summer teaching. Generous fringe benefits, including TIAA-CREF contributions, are provided.

Applications: Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply online, applicants should visit Materials submitted online should include: a) a cover letter that addresses fulfillment of qualifications, b) a curriculum vitae, c) complete official statistical data from the four most recent semesters of teaching evaluations, d) a statement of research interests, e) a statement of teaching philosophy, f) a copy of your graduate transcripts (unofficial copy is okay at this point), and g) a list of 3-5 references. All questions should be directed to Dr. Germán Zárate-Sández, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].