Assistant Professor of Spanish -- Tenure Track - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-16
University of Central Missouri
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Warrensburg
Missouri
64093
United States


The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


Salary Depends on Qualifications
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 998382
Division Dept of Modern Lang & Interdiscipli
CategoryFaculty - World Languages

Description

The Modern Languages Program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Spanish, effective January 2026. We seek a teacher-scholar with an open specialization who is committed to undergraduate education and demonstrates potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service. This position involves teaching Spanish language and culture at all undergraduate levels, mentoring students, and contributing to the continued growth of the Spanish program.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in curriculum development, which may include service-learning opportunities, study abroad/study tours, interdisciplinary initiatives, and other experiential learning models.

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. The standard teaching load is 4-4.

Examples of Duties

60% - Teaching and Curriculum Development

  • Teach Spanish courses at all undergraduate levels, including but not limited to Beginning Spanish, Conversation, Composition, and Culture.
  • Develop new courses aligned with program goals and student interests.
  • Support interdisciplinary initiatives and high-impact practices such as service learning or study tours.

20% - Research and Scholarly Activity
  • Maintain an active research agenda in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or a closely related field.
  • Present work at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent venues.

10% - Student Mentoring and Advising
  • Advise and mentor undergraduate students, including those pursuing teacher certification or interdisciplinary minors.
  • Support student recruitment and retention efforts.

10% - Service
  • Participate in program, departmental, and university committees.
  • Engage in outreach and recruitment for the Modern Languages program.


Typical Qualifications

Education:
  • Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field is required.
  • ABD candidates will be considered. If the Ph.D. is not conferred at the time of hire, the successful candidate will be appointed as a Visiting Instructor until degree completion.

Experience:
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and student engagement.
  • Evidence of an active research agenda or strong scholarly promise.
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is required.
  • Experience or interest in program development, interdisciplinary teaching, or global learning initiatives preferred.


Supplemental Information

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
  • Ability to engage and inspire students across a diverse campus population.
  • Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching practices.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Work Schedule:
Standard academic schedule. Some evening or weekend events may be required for recruitment or outreach.

Location:
Main campus, Warrensburg, Missouri. Opportunities to teach online and at the Lee's Summit UCM campus.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must complete an online faculty profile at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo and upload the following:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Writing sample
  • Statement of teaching philosophy (including, if possible, evidence of teaching effectiveness)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation

Only applicants with completed online faculty profiles and attached required documents will be considered.

Screening of applications begins September 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Dr. Kristy Boney
Chair, Search Committee
Email: kboney@ucmo.edu

Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.


Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
  • 28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
  • Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
  • Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
  • Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
  • Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
  • The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
  • The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
  • An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
  • UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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