Visiting Assistant Professor - Heritage Spanish Teaching Methodology

Ohio State University

Job Overview

Location

Remote Location

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Teach an eight-week online course in Heritage Spanish Teaching Methodology during Summer 2026 at The Ohio State University.
• Deliver instruction using current best practices in second language pedagogy aligned with ACTFL standards.
• Focus specifically on pedagogical approaches for Heritage Spanish learners, addressing their unique linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Utilize synchronous online tools to facilitate effective language instruction in a virtual learning environment.
• Design and implement curriculum that reflects expertise in Heritage Spanish language acquisition and teaching.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching through evidence-based classroom practices and student-centered methodologies.
• Engage with the academic community in alignment with Ohio State’s Shared Values: Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect.
• Prepare and submit a teaching philosophy statement that explicitly connects Heritage Language (L2) teaching to classroom instruction.
• Collaborate with campus units such as ODI, Latina/o Studies, and CLAS to support Heritage Spanish-speaking communities.
• Maintain professional standards consistent with a Visiting Assistant Professor role in a top-20 public university.
• Complete all application requirements including a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and teaching philosophy statement.
• Adhere to university policies regarding application submission via Workday, including document formatting guidelines (no resumes or CVs exceeding one page).
• Participate in any required post-offer processes, including background checks and potential drug screening or physical examination.
• Work a scheduled 20 hours per week during the eight-week Summer 2026 term, primarily during the First Shift.
• Operate in a fully remote capacity with no on-campus presence required.

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in Spanish, Foreign and Second Language Teaching, or a related discipline
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English, with demonstrated proficiency in Heritage Spanish
• Record of excellence in teaching Heritage Spanish
• Strong understanding of current best practices in second language pedagogy and familiarity with ACTFL standards

🏖️ Benefits

• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
• Access to Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) support services for partners
• Work-life balance policies as an NSF ADVANCE institution and HERC member
• Opportunity to contribute to a diverse, inclusive academic community aligned with Ohio State’s Shared Values

Skills & Technologies

Remote

Degree Required

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About Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, founded in 1870, is one of America's largest public land-grant research universities, enrolling more than 66,000 students across Columbus and five regional campuses. A member of the Association of American Universities, Ohio State offers over 400 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs through 16 colleges, and is internationally recognized for pioneering research, innovation and community engagement. Buckeyes compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Big Ten Conference.

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