Assistant Professor of Spanish

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20/03/25

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Condiciones económicas 

$54,300.00 - $60,000.00 annually

Descripción 

This is a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with the potential of summer teaching for additional compensation. Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester with the possibility of reassigned time for research and/or service. Teaching assignments are based on department needs and candidate’s area of expertise. Courses may include Spanish from 100 to 400 levels in areas such as Beginning and Intermediate Spanish, Spanish as a Heritage Language, Conversation and Composition, Cultural Studies, Linguistics, and Spanish for the Professions. Courses may also include areas in Chicano Studies such as Chicano Literature. 

The successful candidate will have a desire to teach and mentor students from various backgrounds and experiences. The person in this position should have a strong sense of collegiality and a willingness to participate in a unified and lively department. The candidate will maintain a program of research and scholarship in the discipline, and participate in service activities for the department, college, university and profession.

Requisitos 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Spanish, Spanish literature, cultural studies, linguistics, or a related field by the position start date
  • Advanced Spanish Proficiency as per ACTFL standards
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to and commitment to serving various populations and learners
  • At least one year of college-level teaching experience 
  • Experience working with various student and staff populations
  • Experience collaborating with other academic programs, student life, and various university offices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in French, Italian or German 
  • Training in ACTFL standards 
  • Generalist with the ability to teach courses in Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Spanish for the Professions, and/or Translation and Interpretation 
  • Expertise in Chicano Studies
  • Experience as a sole instructor teaching Spanish courses at the college level 
  • Experience teaching Spanish as a Heritage Language 
  • Experience teaching and/or designing face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses 
  • Experience using and/or developing open educational resources
  • Experience using Blackboard and/or Canvas

Cómo solicitar 

Apply online.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: 

  1. a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
  2. a current resume or CV
  3. unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
  4. three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement). 

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on Thursday, March 20, 2025, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Observaciones 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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