Assistant Professor, Spanish (Tenure-track)

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05/11/23

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Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Descripción 

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to start August 1, 2024.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching 21 hours per academic year at the undergraduate level of Spanish language, culture, and literature, and in one of the College’s signature foundational programs (Great Books or Integrative Studies); advising Spanish majors and minors; engaging in scholarship; creating and supervising academic opportunities for students beyond the classroom; and contributing to the department and the College through service. We particularly welcome candidates who demonstrate the potential for excellent undergraduate teaching; the capacity for ongoing peer-reviewed scholarship; a desire to be an active citizen in our department and College; a commitment to or interest in the liberal arts; willingness to engage students outside the classroom in activities such as undergraduate research, service projects, or internships; and readiness to develop or implement pedagogies that promote the learning of students of all backgrounds (racial, ethnic, socio-economic, able/disabled, etc.).

Requisitos 

A PhD. in Spanish or closely related field from an accredited college/university is required. Research specialization is open, but preferred qualifications include experience teaching Spanish for the professions and/or Medical Spanish. ABD candidates are welcome to apply but must have degree in hand by time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English and excellence in teaching. College teaching experience is strongly desired, as is a commitment to developing and teaching innovative courses in Spanish.

Cómo solicitar 

Apply online.

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For additional information about Mercer and the position, please contact the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Jose Pino at pino_jh@mercer.edu