Assistant Professor (Spanish)
Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Assistant Professor (Spanish)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Language & CommunicationProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that TexasA&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
The Department of Languages and Communication invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Spanish (tenure-track) beginning Fall 2026. This is a full-time teaching position. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching a commitment to scholarly research and to service.
The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Teach Spanish language and literature courses at the undergraduate level.
- Advise students; advise Spanish student groups and societies.
- Scholarly research.
- Serve on departmental college-level and university-wide committees.
Required Education and Experience:
- Ph.D. in Spanish
- Three years of teaching experience in a University/ College setting.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication written and technology skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
- Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and have potential for obtaining external funding.
Job Posting Close Date:
07/02/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Academic Programs Prairie View A&M University is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. Empowered by a shared sense of history and experience, we have built an unparalleled reputation for empowering scholars to carry our rich legacy of distinct ... View more
