Teaching Assistant Professor / Instructor of Spanish at Kansas State University Kansas State University in United States

Kansas State University’s Department of Modern Languages is seeking a full-time, one-year non-tenure-track Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish for the 2026–2027 academic year in Manhattan, Kansas, United States.

The role is centered on Spanish language teaching, Hispanic cultures, second language acquisition, language pedagogy, and related areas such as linguistics and Hispanic studies. The successful candidate will teach up to seven sections of elementary and intermediate Spanish, with possible opportunities to teach some advanced courses for Spanish majors and minors. Most teaching is in person on the Manhattan campus, with some potential for online teaching.

Applicants should have native, near-native, or advanced proficiency in Spanish and a master’s degree in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Language Pedagogy, or a related field. The department especially values experience or promise in helping students develop communicative and intercultural skills in Spanish. Preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree or ABD in a related field, post-secondary teaching experience, and interest in high-intermediate Spanish courses.

Service responsibilities may include contributing to a weekly Spanish conversation hour, planning co-curricular events, and participating in departmental initiatives and committees. The position is on-site, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Salary is listed at $48,000–$52,000 for the appointment. Applications close on 2026-05-22. To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 2–3 professional references through the Kansas State University careers portal.