Spanish
Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
The Spanish Department at Reed College invites applications for a full-time, two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach language at the undergraduate level and specialize in contemporary Latin American and/or Caribbean literature and/or cultural studies. The position carries a 3-2 teaching load over two semesters, and entails teaching four first-year Spanish courses (two per semester), as well as an upper-level literature course. The successful candidate might also advise year-long senior theses and is expected to participate in Departmental activities. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Spanish and a Ph.D. in Spanish or allied field in hand by the beginning of the appointment. Reed College is a small, distinguished undergraduate institution with a strong liberal arts curriculum, committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship. The College has a long tradition of exceptional visiting faculty, and seeks to provide its visitors with the competitive salary, benefits, and institutional resources commensurate with their significant contribution to our curriculum and intellectual culture. Reed College is a community that values cultural diversity and inclusive educational practices as essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your cover letter, we invite you to describe the ways in which your past and current teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service have supported these values. Completed applications should be received by January 30, 2026, to be guaranteed consideration. To apply, submit a cover letter that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, as well as your scholarly research, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation (at least one should address teaching) to https://apply.interfolio.com/179473. Queries regarding the search may be directed to spanish.search@reed.edu. Reed is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Deadline
January 30, 2026 to be guaranteed consideration
Background Check Requirement
A criminal conviction record check is required for all college staff positions as a condition of employment for selected candidates. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is reviewed based on the nature of the conviction and its relevance to the responsibilities of the position.