The Department of Languages & Global Studies (LGS) at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish to teach undergraduate courses and contribute to the mission of the department and the university through service activities. This is a 9-month non-tenure track position contingent upon availability of funding.
The Department of Languages & Global Studies promotes the learning of world languages, literature, andcultures so that students are prepared to engage in a multilingual, culturally diverse, global community. Our courses have intrinsic and practical value for students and represent the backbone of the liberal arts educational mission of the university. We offer majors and minors in Classical Studies, French, German Studies, Norwegian, Spanish, and Global Studies, as well as certificates in our five language programs. The department is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with approximately 16,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public school system, high-quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers a stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassle.
The successful candidate will contribute to the Spanish program and the department of Languages & Global Studies through teaching and service to the program, department, college, university, and community. We are seeking a generalist in Spanish language, literature and culture; the area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will help grow our first- and second-year Spanish language sequences, develop our new Medical Spanish course, contribute to curricular development and assessment, and enhance ongoing recruitment and retention strategies. The standard course load is 4/3. The successful candidate will be assigned 90% effort to teach language courses on all levels of instruction and engage in service and community outreach (10%). UND and the College of Arts & Sciences seek applicants who are committed to helping students succeed.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/25/2026 and include the following materials:
Position is open until filled.
Questions should be directed to the department chair, Dr. Melissa Gjellstad, at
melissa.gjellstad@und.edu
.| Location | Grand Forks, North Dakota |
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