Faculty of Practice, Spanish and Hispanic Studies

John Carroll University; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Carroll University in Ohio invites applications for a faculty position in Spanish language and culture. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses supporting the undergraduate Spanish major and minor, and will contribute to program development and intercultural pedagogy.

The role emphasizes substantial teaching at all undergraduate levels, with opportunities to lead study tours, advise students, and participate in service-learning and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• MA in Spanish or a closely related field.
• Substantial experience teaching Spanish language and culture at all undergraduate levels.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses in support of the Spanish major and minor.
• Advise students and supervise senior capstone projects; develop study-tour opportunities in Spanish-speaking countries.
• Contribute to department goals, including integrative core curriculum and experiential learning, and participate in department/university activities.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish & English

Undergraduate teaching experience

Education

MA in Spanish or related field

PhD in Spanish or related field

Job description

• MA in Spanish or a closely related field.
• Substantial experience teaching Spanish language and culture at all undergraduate levels.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

Required Qualifications

• MA in Spanish or a closely related field.
• Substantial experience teaching Spanish language and culture at all undergraduate levels.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Spanish or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with high-impact pedagogies such as technology-enhanced learning, service learning, community engagement, study tours, and undergraduate research.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities include both teaching and service. The successful candidate will support the department’s vision to become a destination for building learners’ language proficiency, cultural knowledge, and intercultural competence in this language area. The candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in support of the undergraduate major and minor in Spanish and Hispanic Studies. As interest and demand allow, the candidate will develop new courses commensurate with expertise and expand faculty-led study-tour opportunities to Spanish-speaking countries. As appropriate, the candidate will advise students majoring or minoring in Spanish and Hispanic Studies and supervise senior capstone projects. Additional responsibilities may include developing programming related to Spanish for special purposes, including Spanish for Health Care, coordination, assessment, advising student organizations or offering courses as part of JCU’s integrative core curriculum and Onward Experience. The opportunity to serve as a coordinator of lower-level Spanish sections and experiential learning may be possible. Other expectations include active participation in the life of the department and university, including attendance at departmental and university meetings, workshops, etc.