The School of International Letters & Cultures (SILC) at ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for the role of Online Spanish Program Coordinator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. We seek a dynamic expert in Applied Linguistics with specific expertise in online curriculum design/teaching and program coordination.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in coordinating the online Spanish programs, including administrative and curriculum development responsibilities, and supporting the Spanish program’s expanding asynchronous offerings, such as the MA in Spanish Online. The candidate will also be expected to teach lower and upper-division Spanish courses at all levels (elementary through advanced and master’s level) across in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous modalities; hold office hours; and collaborate closely with the Director of Spanish Second Language Acquisition as a member of the coordination team.

This is an in-person, full-time, benefits-eligible appointment made on an academic year basis (August – May). A typical full-time course load is four courses per academic semester but may be adjusted due to program coordination. Subsequent annual renewal is possible contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, the needs of the university, and sufficient enrollment in assigned courses.

Anticipated start date is August 16, 2026, for the academic year 2026-2027.

About the School of International Letters and Cultures:

The School of International Letters and Cultures (SILC) is home to scholars working in twenty languages and educating its students in those languages and their accompanying literature and cultures. With more than 1600 students enrolled in their majors and minors and more than ten thousand taking their courses in any given semester, SILC faculty bears the primary responsibility for building language proficiency and culturally nuanced critical thinking among the worldwide community of ASU graduates. For more information about the School of International Letters and Cultures (SILC), visit: https://silc.asu.edu/.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national, and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large and curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu/.

About Arizona State University:

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach SILC courses at various levels (elementary through advanced and master’s level) in various modalities (in-person, hybrid, or online). A typical load is 4 courses per semester.
• Assist the Director of Spanish Second Language Acquisition to prepare course syllabi, lectures, class materials, and class assignments in Second Language courses.
• Articulate and evaluate course quality in the online Spanish program (literature/linguistics) as part of a larger team of content experts,
• Use Canvas and other digital tools for assessment of student work.
• Maintain regular availability to students, including office hours.
• Assist with training faculty and graduate teaching assistants in the online space.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics/Second Language Acquisition/World Language Education or related field at the time of hire.
• Advanced proficiency in both Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated effectiveness of post-secondary teaching in various modalities (online, face-to-face, hybrid).
• Experience in curriculum and/or program development.

Desired Qualifications:

• Research focus or interest in Applied Linguistics, Language for Specific Purposes, teaching methodologies, CALL, Intercultural Competence or related area.
• Knowledge of the ACTFL proficiency scale for world languages and its application in language programs.
• Experience in experiential learning, project-based learning, career readiness, and internships.
• Demonstrated proficiency in appropriate technologies for language instruction including Artificial Intelligence tools.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in language and cultural studies advocacy and recruitment
• Demonstrated effectiveness in TA/Faculty supervision or mentoring in Spanish Language Programs at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

The application deadline is May 5, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool my then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. To guarantee full consideration, applicants must submit a complete Interfolio Dossier, which must consist of the following materials:

1. Cover letter outlining teaching philosophy and how the applicant's experiences fit the above-mentioned qualifications. (3-page maximum)
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Statement of Leadership Philosophy (1-page maximum).
4. Evidence of curriculum and course development (e.g. summary of curriculum maps, assessment tools, articulation maps or related documents; 5-page maximum).
5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in multiple modalities (quantitative and sample of qualitative data from teaching evaluations; 3-page maximum).
6. Names and contact information for three current references.

Applicant’s last name should appear in each uploaded file name. The cover letter should be addressed to Michael Gradoville, Search Committee Chair. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair at: Michael.Gradoville@asu.edu.