Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish and Portuguese

Position Status: One-Year Visitor

Academic Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor

Department: Dept of Spanish & Portuguese

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Colorado College announces a one-year, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position to teach in the Spanish program, to begin in August 2025. Area of specialty open. A review of completed applicant files will begin immediately.

Responsibilities for the position entail teaching six courses, including introductory, intermediate, and/or advanced Spanish. A demonstration of and passion for language instruction is essential.

Colorado College is a private, undergraduate, highly selective liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 2200 students. The college operates under a unique academic model called the Block Plan. Students take one course at a time for three-and-a-half weeks with a four-day break between courses. Faculty teach six of the eight blocks in the academic year with the remaining two designated as non-teaching blocks. Information about Colorado College and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese can be found at our website: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/spanish/.

Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about our commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in our “The Strategy for a More Just CC,” a living document that presents a framework to address ten priority areas where antiracism strategies impact all areas of the college, policies, practices, and pedagogies (please see https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/adei/strategic-plan.html).

Minimum Qualifications

ABD and teaching experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD (or near completion) and teaching experience required.

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 03-10-2025
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation when a candidate accepts a Zoom/Phone interview

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching statement
4. Teaching Evaluations for 2 courses (preferably one lower and one upper-level)
5. Names of three references, listed on CV.

Optional Documents

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

Refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-compensation/index.html

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Eligible for J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsorship

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

-Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
-Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
-Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
-Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

EOE Statement:

Colorado College is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship—including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, and access to training—without regard to race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, perceived gender, sexual preferences and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.