Assistant Professor or Instructor of Spanish (Continuing Track), Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Industry: Foreign Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Company: University of Delaware

Assistant Professor or Instructor of Spanish (Continuing Track), Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Delaware

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Delaware seeks an exceptional candidate for the position of Continuing Track Instructor or Assistant Professor of Spanish. The successful candidate will have an M.A. (for Instructor) or Ph.D. (for Assistant Professor) in Spanish or related field (in hand by August 1, 2025), native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish, a proven record of excellence in teaching, and familiarity with communicative language instruction.

The Continuing Track (CT) is UD’s full-time, continuing faculty line. CT faculty enjoy contracts that increase in length over time and receive full and generous benefits, including family-friendly benefits, as part of their compensation package. CT faculty may apply for promotion, and the salary is equivalent to a tenure-stream position at the same rank. CT faculty may apply for sabbaticals, participate in shared governance, and hold academic leadership positions. The contract is initially for two years (renewable) with a start date of August 16, 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

For Instructor rank, the successful candidate must have an M.A. in Spanish or related field in hand by August 1, 2025. For the Assistant Professor rank (preferred), the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish or related field by August 1, 2025. Candidates should have native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish, a proven record of excellence in teaching with a minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience as the instructor of record, and familiarity with communicative language instruction. The new hire will teach all levels of Spanish including introductory language courses and demonstrate an interest in teaching and/or developing Spanish for Special Purposes, Translation, or Interpretation courses. An interest in directing study abroad programs and/or developing U.S. and international internships is especially desirable. Experience with course coordination and teaching in online, flipped, and/or hybrid formats is also preferred. The candidate should be able to work with students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds and demonstrate an interest in mentoring students. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of methodological and technological innovation in their teaching.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop innovative, interdisciplinary, topical courses as well as courses in such areas as Spanish for Special Purposes. Dynamic teaching skills will be essential. Service to the department is expected, including advising majors and minors, mentoring graduate teaching assistants, and working on curricular development. The anticipated teaching load is seven to eight courses per year, depending on service responsibilities. We seek creative individuals who are eager to work in a collaborative environment and are high-quality teachers and mentors dedicated to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work.

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Delaware ( https://www.dllc.udel.edu ) is within the College of Arts and Sciences. DLLC strives for an inclusive and equitable culture, with faculty from all over the world. It is the largest department on campus in terms of faculty and one of the largest with respect to students taught. The department is entrepreneurial and seeks dynamic faculty interested in creative coursework and programs. Languages currently taught in the department are Arabic, American Sign Language, Ancient Greek, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The Spanish program offers certificate, BA, and MA degrees, with courses ranging from language and literature to culture and civilization, including oral communication and writing, phonetics, Spanish for the Professions, Spanish for Heritage learners, film, and theater. We offer popular study abroad opportunities in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, and Spain.

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware offers exceptional educational experiences including integrated instruction, research and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than 30 centers, programs and institutes, the College serves over 7,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students with CAS majors, but also every single University student through foundational course work. The College’s 580 faculty members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local, national and global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $30 million and growing, the College currently houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and NSF.

The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting its academic mission. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a curriculum vitae and letter of application that describes their teaching record in Spanish, including their potential contributions to areas such as Spanish for the Professions, translation/interpretation, and experiential learning like study abroad and/or internships. The application letter should also address the applicant’s teaching philosophy, highlighting the methodology used in basic and intermediate language teaching. Please also submit contact information for three references. Candidates shortlisted for semi-finalist interviews may be asked to supply sample syllabi for language courses, philosophy of teaching statements, teaching demonstrations, and evidence of teaching excellence. We will also ask referees to send letters of recommendation at the semi-finalist stage. For additional information, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Amy Bustin, at abustin@udel.edu .

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. The University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html .

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