What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting faculty position in Spanish position at Muskingum University?
The World Languages Department at Muskingum University invites applications for a full-time, visiting faculty position for the 2025-2026 academic year. The opportunity is intended for an early career professional seeking a position at a primarily undergraduate institution with an emphasis on teaching excellence. This is one-year appointment, which begins August 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will teach face-to-face intermediate and upper-level courses in Spanish, as well as work with undergraduate students on independent research projects as part of the senior seminar capstone experience. Additional expectations are to contribute to curriculum planning, help with the World Language Club and Phi Sigma Iota language honor society, work with a team on heritage programming, and advise students. In addition to advising Spanish students, the successful candidate will have an advising role in the Global Studies program and the development of hands-on, globally-themed experiences. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in online course design as Muskingum expands its curriculum as part of a national course-sharing consortium.
The successful candidate will:
- Gain experience with curricular design and delivery on face-to-face and online modalities.
- Benefit from being part of a faculty of dedicated educators.
- Participate in regular department, division, and full faculty meetings and interactions.
- Receive professional development through on-campus training sessions, such as programs with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).
- Have access to travel funds to a regional academic conference.
Muskingum is a comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts tradition located just seventy miles east of Columbus, Ohio, in the village of New Concord. The university’s total undergraduate, graduate, and adult-learner student population is approximately 2,500.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include a letter of interest addressing the qualities and qualifications sought by the University for this position, a current curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research plans, and copies of unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts. If not provided, references may be requested. Application materials should be sent by email to careers@muskingum.edu. Please include the position title in the subject line of your correspondence.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Jane Varley, Chair of the Arts & Humanities Division, at jvarley@muskingum.edu. Review of applications will begin on April 18, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
ABOUT MUSKINGUM
Muskingum is a comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts tradition located just seventy miles east of Columbus, Ohio, in the village of New Concord. The university's total undergraduate, graduate, and adult-learner student population is approximately 2,500.
The university actively seeks out and welcomes faculty and staff who are committed to excellence in teaching and student learning, thrive in a collaborative environment of scholars, embrace experiential learning, consider the engagement of diverse perspectives in the educational experience, and desire to mentor an inclusive student population. Muskingum University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals.
Muskingum University does not discriminate in its employment or educational programs or activities.
