Job description

The Language and Literature Department at Valley City State University seeks to fill a full time, tenure-track faculty position for Fall Semester 2026.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach a variety of Spanish courses and to lead the Spanish programs, including student recruitment and retainment. Other than Spanish majors, minors, and certificate recipients, these courses will include students seeking to fulfill General Education requirements and students from other academic programs. This person will be an integral part of the Spanish and Spanish Education programs.

Main duties include:

• Teaching courses in Spanish language, Spanish grammar and composition, Spanish conversation, and Hispanic history, literature, and culture.
• Staying current with course content, evaluating teaching methods, and working to improve student learning and engagement.
• Recruiting, retaining, and advising Spanish/Spanish Education students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Spanish or Humanistic Studies

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of classroom and online teaching experience in higher education
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish
• Experience expanding Spanish programs in higher education
• Experience observing and mentoring undergraduate student teachers in their secondary education Spanish classrooms
• Experience organizing travel abroad opportunities for students
• Experience advising students in Spanish/Spanish Education programs

Compensation:
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications. VCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid full family health insurance coverage, as well as TIAA retirement, tuition assistance, and much more. For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page. This position is a 9-month, full-time position. In some cases, summer duties may be arranged through an additional contract.

University and Community:
Recognized as a “Best College” by U.S. News for the past 23 years, VCSU offers one of the best academic values in the Midwest. VCSU was founded as a teacher’s college in 1890, earning a prestigious reputation for producing some of the best educators in the area. Since then, VCSU’s undergraduate offerings have continued to grow and now include a range of programs. VCSU offers more than 80 undergraduate programs in art, business, communication arts, computer systems and software engineering, education, health and physical education, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, and technology education. Online Master of Education and Masters of the Arts in Teaching degree programs are also available.

The 55-acre campus, one of the most attractive in North Dakota, is bordered on the south by a forested hillside and on the north by the Sheyenne River. Campus architecture features a graceful blend of historic and modern buildings. The entire campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District. VCSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The university is located in the southeastern part of the state in the city from which the institution takes its name. Valley City has a population of approximately 6,500 and is located 60 miles west of Fargo on Interstate 94, making the campus easily accessible both from the east and west. The location of the community lends itself to cultural and recreational activities, and the newly constructed Gaukler Wellness Center offers a variety of services to members.

Additional Information:
Direct inquiries about the position to Search Committee Chair J. Gregory Brister. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 701-845-7317. For accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact: [email protected]. For questions about the status of your application or reference letters, please email [email protected]. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Valley City State University encourages applications from minorities, women, and disabled persons, and pledges not to discriminate with respect to color, nation of origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status due to receipt of public assistance, or disability as specified in Federal Regulations. Preference will be given to candidates able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference procedure. A criminal background check will be conducted on all faculty hires. Visa sponsorship for employment is available for this position.

Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to apply

Submit all required materials online, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), contact information for three references, and unofficial copies of your transcripts. Reference letters will be solicited automatically from the references you list via email, for finalists only. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that correct email addresses are submitted for each of the three required references. Deadline for full consideration is April 16, 2026