Teaching Assistant Professor

The Kansas State University Department of Modern Languages seeks a dynamic individual for a full-time, non-tenure-track position as Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish in academic year 2026-2027. This is a one-year term position. The successful candidate will teach up to seven sections of elementary and intermediate courses in the basic Spanish language sequence over the course of the academic year. There may be opportunities to replace a limited number of those sections with more advanced courses for Spanish majors and minors. There may also be opportunities for online teaching, but most sections will be in person on the Manhattan, Kansas campus. We seek candidates with experience or promise in helping students grow their communicative and intercultural skills in Spanish. Service responsibilities may include contributing to a weekly Spanish conversation hour, planning co-curricular events, and contributing to departmental initiatives and committees.

The Department of Modern Languages is a vibrant and dynamic place where we foster multilingual and multicultural awareness and a sense of belonging and identity that prepares students to become global citizens. We offer courses and programs in Arabic, Chinese, Classical Studies, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Spanish Translation, and the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). There are undergraduate majors in French, German, and Spanish as well as an MA in Modern Languages and an MA and graduate certificate in TEFL. Learn more atDepartment of Modern Languages | K-State | Kansas State University

This position is On-site. This position requires in-person teaching at least three times per week.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Native, near-native, or advanced proficiency in Spanish
• Master's degree in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Language Pedagogy, or a related field
• Interest in teaching Spanish language and Hispanic cultures at the beginning and intermediate levels
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and under the supervision of course coordinators
• Willingness to engage in service to the Spanish section and the Department of Modern Languages
• Candidates whose highest degree is a Master's degree are eligible to be hired at the rank of Instructor
• Candidates whose highest degree is a doctorate are eligible to be hired at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree or ABD in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Language Pedagogy, or a related field
• Experience teaching Spanish language and Hispanic cultures in a post-secondary setting
• Experience or interest in teaching high-intermediate courses for Spanish majors and minors

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for the position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Contact information for 2-3 professional references

Applications close on: May 22, 2026

$48,000-$52,000