Non-Tenure Track Term Assistant Professor of Languages The Department of Languages at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track Term Assistant Professor of Languages with a specialty in German, French, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish. Teach engaging courses, including target language courses at all levels and culture/topic courses in English. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach a second language from either French, German, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish. The Department of Languages offers a baccalaureate degree with a primary emphasis in German, Japanese, and Spanish and minor degrees in French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Cultural Perspectives. Additionally, the department offers ASL and Russian language courses. The College of Arts and Sciences is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a world-class, Alaska-rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement. It is where innovative research and creative work culminate to transform Alaska's next generation. We seek candidates dedicated to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities. The University of Alaska Anchorage is the largest of three universities in the University of Alaska system, serving nearly 12,000 students from all over the United States and 89 countries. Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, sits on the lands of the Dena'ina and Eklutna peoples and has an ethnically diverse population of 295,000. Anchorage offers a lively intellectual and cultural life, including opera, symphony, theater, art events, and a variety of restaurants. Set between snow-capped peaks of the Chugach Mountains and the ocean waters of Cook Inlet, the city offers ready access to state and national forests and parks, year-round outdoor recreation, and unsurpassed natural beauty. To thrive in this role, applicants should possess native or near-native proficiency in French, German, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish, as well as native or near-native proficiency in English; experience and readiness to participate in outreach and recruitment efforts in the school district and larger community; strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to teach core and specialized courses in the department's curriculum; demonstrated potential to support and mentor students; a commitment to student success; and knowledge of innovative teaching practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in language, literature, culture studies or closely related field by the time of appointment. Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the college/university level. Preferred
Experience:
Preference will be given to candidates with advanced proficiency in a second language (French, German, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish); evidence of effective teaching across modalities, including online or hybrid formats; experience with curriculum development, program assessment, or course design; familiarity with or experience in grant writing and project management; and experience teaching or working in an open-access, public university. Candidates should also have evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration or applied/community-engaged scholarship; experience or demonstrated potential in contributing to interdisciplinary programs; and knowledge of regional issues or communities relevant to the institution's mission (e.g., Circumpolar North, Alaska Native communities, rural engagement).
Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, AK. This is a full-time, 9-month base, Non-Tenure Track, Term faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty hires are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience. Application review will begin on September 15, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on September 14, 2026.Please attach the following to your application:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae/Resume:
Statement of Teaching Philosophy*Contact information for three (3) professional references*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible. This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion. University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
