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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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Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Faculty positions typically require a master's or doctoral degree in a specific discipline, which satisfies OPT specialty occupation requirements. Confirm the job posting explicitly states a degree requirement in your field before applying to avoid authorization issues.
Target institutions with established international hiring experience
Research universities and large community college systems hire international faculty regularly and have dedicated HR processes for OPT and H-1B visa paperwork. Smaller private colleges may lack that infrastructure, making the sponsorship conversation significantly harder to navigate.
Apply well before your OPT end date
Faculty hiring cycles run on academic calendars, often 6 to 12 months ahead of start dates. If your OPT expires before a position begins, the institution will need to sponsor an H-1B or J-1 visa, so raise this timeline early in conversations.
Distinguish between tenure-track and visiting faculty roles
Visiting faculty and postdoctoral positions are often hired on shorter timelines and are more likely to accommodate OPT authorization quickly. Tenure-track roles involve longer processes, which can create timing mismatches if your OPT window is narrow.
Leverage STEM OPT if your discipline qualifies
STEM fields including computer science, engineering, biology, and economics have eligible CIP codes that allow a 24-month OPT extension. A three-year total authorization window makes you a more practical hire for departments planning around H-1B sponsorship timelines.
Address visa status proactively in your cover letter
Faculty search committees often lack HR fluency on OPT rules. A brief, clear statement explaining your current authorization status and expected H-1B eligibility removes uncertainty and signals professionalism, reducing the likelihood your application is set aside without consideration.
Faculty Position OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a faculty member on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Faculty positions at accredited colleges and universities generally qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT rules because they require a specific advanced degree. Your work must be directly related to your degree field. If you're teaching or researching in a STEM-eligible discipline, you may also qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total authorization.
Do faculty jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title itself. STEM OPT eligibility is tied to your degree's CIP code. Faculty in computer science, engineering, mathematics, biology, and economics are commonly eligible. Humanities, fine arts, and social work disciplines typically are not. Confirm your CIP code with your designated school official before assuming eligibility.
Will universities sponsor H-1B visas for faculty positions?
Most research universities and large public institutions sponsor H-1B visas for full-time faculty, particularly for tenure-track roles. Visiting faculty and adjunct positions are less consistently sponsored. Cap-exempt institutions, including universities and affiliated nonprofits, can file H-1B petitions at any time without waiting for the annual lottery, which significantly improves your odds of transitioning from OPT.
Where can I find faculty jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists faculty and academic positions from employers experienced with international work authorization. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers helps you focus on institutions that have hired F-1 candidates before and are familiar with the paperwork. Browsing by discipline on Migrate Mate can help you identify departments actively recruiting in your field.
Does teaching as a graduate assistant count toward my OPT?
Graduate assistantships during your program are authorized under your F-1 student status, not OPT. Post-completion OPT is separate and begins after you graduate. Work as a faculty member, postdoctoral researcher, or instructor after graduation counts toward your OPT employment requirement, as long as it directly relates to your degree field and averages at least 20 hours per week.