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Position Title Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position in Spanish
Job Responsibilities
The School of Arts and Humanities seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, 9-month Assistant Professor or Instructor faculty position in Spanish to start August 10, 2026.
This position is a full-time, nine-month appointment. In addition to the duties and responsibilities described below, faculty are expected to contribute to the campus culture of the Liberal Arts and Sciences and interdisciplinarity by teaching in the University’s core curriculum (The Dialogues) and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives and coursework as needed.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will contribute to the Modern Language program by offering instruction in Elementary- and Intermediate-level Spanish. The position is expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester.
Candidate evaluation: All applicants will be evaluated on:
- academic qualification,
- demonstrated success in student-centered teaching of undergraduate Spanish and, if applicable, undergraduate French courses,
- teaching philosophy, experience, and background,
- commitment to student development in the liberal arts and sciences,
- evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills,
- compatibility with the department’s needs.
The University:
Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. Our approximately 3,000 students thrive in a challenging, yet supportive, academic environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school.
Founded in 1867, Truman focuses on student learning outcomes and emphasizes high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public four-year colleges and universities. For nearly three decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information about our mission and values and to see additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about.
Program:
The Department of Languages and Linguistics, a unit of the School of Arts & Humanities, has twenty-one full-time faculty members—seven in Spanish—and approximately 40 undergraduate majors. The department offers BA degrees in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Classics, and Modern Language—with specializations in French, German, and Spanish—and a BS degree in Linguistics. The department also offers fourteen minors, including Spanish and Spanish for the Professions. The Spanish program sponsors an award-winning chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Spanish Honor Society, and contributes to United Speakers, a student organization dedicated to providing service to area Hispanic and French-speaking communities.
The Community:
Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school, and community college. The Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival, the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival, and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, local shops, and restaurants, and it is the site of numerous community events including weekly farmers’ markets and summer concerts on the courthouse lawn. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare provide quick access to one of the country’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications include:
- MA in Spanish for rank of Instructor.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- Ph.D. in Spanish for the rank of Assistant Professor.
- Experience teaching Beginning and Intermediate-level Spanish online.
- Ability to teach Elementary- and Intermediate-level French.
Posting Number F140P
Open Date 05/04/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application: Applications must be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/185883.
For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.
Complete applications must include:
- a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above,
- a current curriculum vitae,
- a statement of teaching philosophy for Spanish and, if applicable, French that considers our program’s liberal arts and sciences setting,
- contact information for at least three references,
- and official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate college transcripts.
Review of applications will begin June 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates are required to successfully pass a background check.
Questions about this position may be directed to the chair of the Department of Languages and Linguistics, Dr. Dan Doman, (ddoman@truman.edu). Please include “Faculty Position in Spanish” in the subject line.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Non Discrimination Statement
Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.
Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.
Posting Details
Position Title Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position in Spanish
Job Responsibilities
The School of Arts and Humanities seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, 9-month Assistant Professor or Instructor faculty position in Spanish to start August 10, 2026.
This position is a full-time, nine-month appointment. In addition to the duties and responsibilities described below, faculty are expected to contribute to the campus culture of the Liberal Arts and Sciences and interdisciplinarity by teaching in the University’s core curriculum (The Dialogues) and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives and coursework as needed.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will contribute to the Modern Language program by offering instruction in Elementary- and Intermediate-level Spanish. The position is expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester.
Candidate evaluation: All applicants will be evaluated on:
- academic qualification,
- demonstrated success in student-centered teaching of undergraduate Spanish and, if applicable, undergraduate French courses,
- teaching philosophy, experience, and background,
- commitment to student development in the liberal arts and sciences,
- evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills,
- compatibility with the department’s needs.
The University:
Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. Our approximately 3,000 students thrive in a challenging, yet supportive, academic environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school.
Founded in 1867, Truman focuses on student learning outcomes and emphasizes high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public four-year colleges and universities. For nearly three decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information about our mission and values and to see additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about.
Program:
The Department of Languages and Linguistics, a unit of the School of Arts & Humanities, has twenty-one full-time faculty members—seven in Spanish—and approximately 40 undergraduate majors. The department offers BA degrees in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Classics, and Modern Language—with specializations in French, German, and Spanish—and a BS degree in Linguistics. The department also offers fourteen minors, including Spanish and Spanish for the Professions. The Spanish program sponsors an award-winning chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Spanish Honor Society, and contributes to United Speakers, a student organization dedicated to providing service to area Hispanic and French-speaking communities.
The Community:
Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school, and community college. The Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival, the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival, and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, local shops, and restaurants, and it is the site of numerous community events including weekly farmers’ markets and summer concerts on the courthouse lawn. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare provide quick access to one of the country’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications include:
- MA in Spanish for rank of Instructor.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- Ph.D. in Spanish for the rank of Assistant Professor.
- Experience teaching Beginning and Intermediate-level Spanish online.
- Ability to teach Elementary- and Intermediate-level French.
Posting Number F140P
Open Date 05/04/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application: Applications must be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/185883.
For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.
Complete applications must include:
- a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above,
- a current curriculum vitae,
- a statement of teaching philosophy for Spanish and, if applicable, French that considers our program’s liberal arts and sciences setting,
- contact information for at least three references,
- and official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate college transcripts.
Review of applications will begin June 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates are required to successfully pass a background check.
Questions about this position may be directed to the chair of the Department of Languages and Linguistics, Dr. Dan Doman, (ddoman@truman.edu). Please include “Faculty Position in Spanish” in the subject line.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Non Discrimination Statement
Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.
Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.
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Verify cap-exempt status before applying
Most nonprofit universities and affiliated research institutions qualify as cap-exempt employers under INA Section 214(c)(1)(B). Confirm the institution's status with USCIS before investing time in an application cycle, since cap-exempt petitions can be filed any time of year.
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates faculty roles against the specialty occupation definition. Pull your O*NET profile for the specific discipline, then document how your graduate degree directly corresponds to the courses you'll teach or the research you'll lead.
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Negotiate a start date that absorbs processing delays
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Do faculty positions typically require going through the H-1B lottery?
Most do not. Colleges, universities, and affiliated nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt employers, meaning their H-1B petitions bypass the annual lottery and the 65,000 and 20,000 cap slots entirely. You can start a cap-exempt faculty role at any point in the year, so long as USCIS approves the I-129 before your employment begins.
What makes a faculty role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific academic discipline directly related to the duties. For most tenure-track and visiting instructor roles, the connection between the required advanced degree and the courses taught or research conducted satisfies this standard. Adjunct roles with loose degree requirements can sometimes draw scrutiny, so the job description should specify the required field precisely.
How long does H-1B sponsorship typically take for a university faculty hire?
After the offer is made, the department's international office files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, which normally certifies within seven business days. The I-129 petition is then filed with USCIS, with standard processing running three to six months. Institutions hiring for fall positions typically initiate the process in late winter or early spring to avoid relying on premium processing.
Can I change institutions while on an H-1B faculty appointment?
Yes. Under H-1B portability provisions, you can begin working for a new cap-exempt institution as soon as the new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B is still valid and you're moving to a qualifying employer. The new institution handles the LCA and I-129 filing independently of your previous employer.
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