Job Opportunities
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Updated October 9, 2008

Asstistant Professor of Spanish
Eastern Michigan University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of Spanish to begin teaching in Fall 2009. The ideal candidate will have Ph.D. in hand by August 2009, with a specialization in Spanish linguistics, socio-linguistics, or Second Language Acquisition. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required. Minority and female candidates are expressly encouraged to apply. The following characteristics are highly desirable: 1) experience teaching Spanish language, socio-linguistics, linguistics, and/or foreign language methodology; 2) a record of teaching excellence; 3) research potential; 4) training in the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI); 5) foreign study, work and/or travel in Spanish-speaking countries. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference by November 15, 2008. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention. For more information, contact Dr. Geoffrey M. Voght, Search Committee Chair, at (734) 487-1498 or gvoght@emich.edu. EMU is an Equal Opportunity employer. University information is available at http://www.emich.edu and departmental information at http://www.emich.edu/public/foreignlanguages/.

Assistant Professor of Spanish
Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position in Spanish in the Department of Foreign Languages, beginning August 2009. An earned doctorate in Spanish or associated field is required as well as native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English. This is a generalist position. Details at http://www.kennesaw.edu/facultypositions/Ads 2008/Humanities/AsstProfessorofSpanish_PVA57931.html.

Director, Foreign Language Resource Center
Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a Director of the Foreign Languages Resource Center. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position with an appointment as administrative faculty. Position renewable yearly. Primary responsibilities: to assist faculty with the use of multi-media technologies in their teaching; to supervise the Critical Languages Program; to teach one class per semester in one of the languages offered in the Department. The successful candidate must hold a Master's degree (doctoral degree preferred) with a minimum of 18 semester graduate hours in one of the languages offered by the Department. Candidates must have experience in working in a language laboratory with multi-media capabilities, preferably at the supervisory level. Details at http://www.kennesaw.edu/facultypositions/Ads 2008/Humanities/Director_ForeignLanguagesRescCtr_PVA57927.html.

Non-Tenure Track, Spanish
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 10,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The University is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting, and is within 20 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations. The Department of Modern Language Studies invites applications for one full-time non-tenure track position teaching lower levels of Spanish for Spring 2009. Native or near-native fluency required. Master’s degree in Spanish of related field required, Ph.D. preferred. Must show evidence of excellence and effectiveness in undergraduate language teaching and demonstrate a commitment to culturally diverse groups. Minimum of three years college-level teaching or equivalent required. Successful on-campus interview and classroom demonstration required. Experience with technology a plus. Candidates must send letter of application, vita, official transcripts and three current letters of reference that speak directly to teaching ability to: Chair of Spanish Search Committee, Department of Modern Language Studies, Kutztown University, P.O. Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530-0730. Position will remain open until filled. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education.

Assistant Professor in Hispanic Cultural Studies
The Department of Hispanic and Latin American Studies at Macalester College is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning in September 2009. We seek candidates specializing in U.S. Latin@ Studies/Hispanic Peoples and Cultures. Candidates should have expertise in Hispanic Cultural Studies, with a literary focus. Expertise in media and the ability to teach courses in Hispanic/Latino expression would be advantageous. It is expected that the successful candidate will forge curricular links between the Department of Hispanic and Latin American Studies and other departments such as Humanities, Media, and Cultural Studies, and American Studies. The most qualified candidates will have experience in college or university teaching. Candidates must have the commitment to teach a full range of courses in our Spanish language program, including beginning and intermediate language classes, as well as in the area of specialization. The candidate should have the PhD completed by September 2009. To apply, please send a cover letter, current C.V., and three letters of recommendation by November 1, 2008 to Galo González, Chair of the Hispanic and Latin American Studies Search Committee, Department of Hispanic and Latin American Studies, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 1800 undergraduates from 50 states and the District of Columbia and over 90 countries. The College is proud of its long-standing, mission-driven commitment to outstanding academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research/creative activity within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. http://www.macalester.edu/provost/positions/HispanicandLatinAmericanStudies.html

Professor and Department Chair
The Department of Modern Languages of the University of Akron invites applications for the position of Professor & Department Chair, effective August 1, 2009. The initial term is for four years. Ph.D. in subject area included within the department's area of expertise-foreign languages-literatures-cultures required. In addition to excellent communication and leadership skills, qualifications include administrative experience, a record of scholarship, and successful teaching sufficient to qualify for tenure at the rank of professor. All specializations appropriate to the department will be considered, but some preference will be given to specialists in Spanish language, literatures, and cultures.Responsibilities encompass departmental governance, faculty development, undergraduate and graduate program development, advocacy of the department's interests within the university, and budgetary management. The chair will be expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda and to teach their area of scholarly specialization. The college is currently developing an academic initiative focused on Global Studies and the Modern Languages Department will play a significant role in that effort. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The Department offers accredited BA programs in French and Spanish, as well as beginning through advance course work in Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Latin, Rusian, and Japanese. The Department offers a Master's degree in Spanish as well as summer programs in France and Spain. It is the recipient of the prestigous ACE Award (American Council on education) for Foreign Language Teaching. The department has a strong commitment to the development of oral proficiency, with half of its full-time faculty being ACTFL OPI certified testers. Department faculty works in close cooperation with the University's College of Education in Foreign Language certification. The department has 13 full-time and approximately 25 part-time faculty members. See department's web site for further information-- http://www3.uakron.edu/modlang/. The University of Akron campus is a vibrant community within metropolitan Akron. There are approximately 24,000 students representing 44 U.S. states and 79 foreign countries from culturally diverse groups and broad economic spectrum. Interested individuals should send a letter of application outlining their qualifications and experience, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for four professional references to: Dr. María Alejandra Zanetta, Search Committee Chair, Department of Modern Languages, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-1907. Phone (330-972-5872), e-mail: zanetta@uakron.edu. Electronic applications will be accepted. Members of the search committee will be attending the MLA Annual Convention in San Francisco (27-30 December 2008) and we encourage interested applicants to arrange to meet us there for MLA interviews. Applications received by December 1 will receive the fullest consideration. The search committee will contact the selected candidates to conduct MLA interviews by December 15th. Application iinformation: Dr. María Alejandra Zanetta, Search Committee Chair, The University of Akron, Modern Languages, Akron, OH 44325-1907;
tel: 330-972-5872; e-mail address: zanetta@uakron.edu

Assistant Professor of Spanish
The Department of Modern Foreign Languages at the University of Tennessee at Martin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Spanish starting Fall 2009. Responsibilities include teaching Spanish language, literature, and civilization at all levels. Ability to teach first-year courses in a second language offered by the department - - Portuguese, French, Japanese, German - - is highly desirable. French preferred. Applicants should possess a native or near-native command of the Spanish language and should show a genuine commitment to undergraduate teaching and program development. Familiarity with proficiency-based instruction and residence/study in a Spanish-speaking country a plus. Applicants should also have experience in teaching using technology. Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Qualifications: ABD in Spanish is required with Ph.D. completed by August 1, 2009. To apply: Send letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, current vita and full dossier (including three letters of recommendation and transcripts of graduate work) to: Dr. Randal Garza, Spanish Search Committee, Modern Foreign Languages, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN 38238. Review of applications will begin on November 18 and will continue until position is filled. The University of Tennessee at Martin (http://www.utm.edu) is a primary campus in the University of Tennessee System. The campus is located in Northwest Tennessee approximately 100 miles north of Memphis and 145 miles west of Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin has a combined graduate and undergraduate enrollment of approximately 7000 students. The emphasis is solidly on excellence in undergraduate instruction. We seek candidates who demonstrate a similar commitment. UT Martin is an EEO/AA, Title VI/Title IX Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. The University seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Spanish
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Spanish starting Fall 2009. Responsibilities: Teaching in the B.A. and M.A. programs in Spanish. Leadership in development of new lines of research and teaching. Required qualifications - Assistant Professor: University or college teaching experience, fluent in Spanish, Ph.D. in Spanish linguistics, philology, literature or related field in hand by May 31, 2009. Research record or demonstrated research potential commensurate with experience. Required qualifications - Associate Professor: University or college teaching experience, fluent in Spanish, Ph.D. in Spanish linguistics, philology, literature or related field. Record of publications appropriate to rank. Tenure will be granted on the basis of appropriate record of research, teaching, and service experience. Preferred qualifications - Assistant and Associate Professor: Experience with technology-enhanced teaching. Interest and expertise in teaching translation. Multiple fields of expertise, including multimedia, are a plus. Experience with grants and funding is strongly preferred. Applicants must submit application letter, indicating which rank they are applying for, current CV, unofficial transcripts of graduate studies, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Marita Nummikoski, Chair, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures, The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0644. Review of complete applications will begin November 14 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants who are invited for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible to work in the United States by time of hire. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position is pending budget approval.

Assistant Professor of Spanish
The Department of Languages, Philosophy, & Speech Communication at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Contemporary Peninsular Literature and Culture. Candidates should have a Doctorate in Spanish completed by August 10, 2009. Preference will be given to: Specialization in 20th/21st-century Contemporary Peninsular Literature and Culture; native or near-native proficiency in Spanish; ability and willingness to teach all levels of Spanish language, literature and civilization; proven ability to conduct research and publish scholarly research; ability and desire to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. The standard teaching load is 2/2. Review of applications will begin November 21st 2008. Go to http://jobs.usu.edu (req. ID 051541 or click http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53736) to see full job description and to apply with Cover Letter and CV online; letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness and research writing sample should be submitted as hard copy directly to JP Spicer-Escalante, Spanish Search Committee Chair. Utah State University is located in a beautiful mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Visit www.usu.edu/greats/ or www.usu.edu/multimedia/for more details. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE. For more information contact JP Spicer-Escalante, Spanish Search Committee Chair, jp.spicer@usu.edu or Brad Hall, Department Head, brad.hall@usu.edu or visit the Departmental Web Site: http://lpsc.usu.edu/