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Assistant Instructional Professor, Catalan and Spanish
Position Description
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, in collaboration with the Institut Ramon Llull, invites applications for a position as an Assistant Instructional Professor in Catalan and Spanish with an expected start date of September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The initial appointment is for two years and is renewable up to two additional years upon successful review. The Assistant Instructional Professor will be assigned to the Catalan and Spanish language programs in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. Responsibilities will include teaching 7 language courses per year, distributed across three quarters, of which at least 4 will be in Catalan. The position also includes service related to the Catalan language program, such as co-curricular activities and outreach. All Instructional Professors are required to engage in regular professional development.
Review schedule is determined by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include an advanced degree (llicenciatura, grau, MA, or PhD), preferably in a field related to Catalan Studies, and academic proficiency (ACTFL-certified result at the Superior level or higher, or equivalent) in Catalan, English, and Spanish. Previous teaching experience at the college level and/or specialized training in second language teaching or acquisition is also highly desirable. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their language proficiency via certification or in the interview process.
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/175853 by 10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM Eastern Time on November 17, 2025.
Applicants are also required to submit an application to the Institut Ramon Llull at https://www.llull.cat/catala/seu_e/tramits_professorat.cfm in order to be considered. Questions regarding this additional requirement should be directed to infollengua@llull.cat.
Required documents include:
- CV
- Cover letter (in English and Catalan)
- Teaching statement (in English and Spanish)
- A unit plan for an elementary-level/A2 (CEFRL) Catalan course (max. 10 pages total, written in Catalan), and a summary of its learning objectives, contents and list of activities (written in Spanish or English)
- A 15-20 minute teaching video of a remote or in-person language class (if no recording of the candidate's teaching is available, a mock-class video is also acceptable)
- Contact information for three references
Optional documents:
- Student teaching evaluations (if available)
Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following the initial review of applications. Only complete applications can be considered. Questions may be directed to Callie Manick at cpbrown@uchicago.edu. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.