Assistant Teaching Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures

ffd; Fairfield (CT); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fairfield University’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish, with emphasis in Latin American studies and culture, to begin in Fall 2027, pending budget approval.

The position involves teaching four classes per semester (maximum three preparations) across all levels of the Spanish undergraduate curriculum, including elementary and intermediate courses, in a Jesuit Catholic university setting in

Qualificações

• PhD in Spanish required by time of appointment.
• Experience coordinating Spanish language programs at undergraduate level valued.
• Record of excellence in teaching at the university level.

Responsabilidades

• Teach four classes per semester (max three preparations) across the Spanish undergraduate curriculum.
• Teach courses at all levels, including elementary and intermediate.
• Participate in department, college and university-wide service and contribute to core curriculum priorities.

Formação académica

PhD in Spanish

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description:

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Fairfield University seeks applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish, with an emphasis in Latin American studies and culture, to begin in the fall of 2027, pending final budget approval. Teaching responsibilities include four classes per semester (with a maximum of three preparations). The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at all levels of our Spanish undergraduate curriculum, including elementary and intermediate-level courses.

Candidates should have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the university level. Previous experience having coordinated Spanish language programs at the undergraduate level will be greatly valued. We seek candidates who will contribute to the University's core curriculum priorities of writing across the curriculum, social justice, and interdisciplinarity. The successful candidate should expect to participate in department, college and university-wide service, and may contribute to other interdisciplinary programs in the Meditz College of Arts and Sciences.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the time of appointment. Please note that Fairfield University will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures consists of 15 full-time faculty members, teaching a dynamic curriculum and engaged in exciting faculty research representing a range of fields, such as peninsular and Latin American literature and cinema, cultural studies, linguistics, translation, or Spanish for specific purposes.

Fairfield University is a Jesuit Catholic university, consistently ranked as a top comprehensive university in New England, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Our five Colleges and Professional Schools enroll approximately 5,300 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students. The salary and the benefits for the position are highly competitive.

Qualifications: PhD in Spanish required by time of appointment.

Academic - Faculty Non-Tenure Track

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.