Spanish & Linguistics Professor - Research & Study Abroad

Jackson-State-University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of English and Modern Languages at Jackson State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Spanish. You will teach undergraduate courses in Spanish and related fields, contribute to graduate instruction in linguistics, and maintain an active research program while advising majors and serving on committees.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Spanish or Hispanic Studies with a sociolinguistics or SLA emphasis, and demonstrated teaching effectiveness; recruitment

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish or Hispanic Studies with Sociolinguistics or SLA focus by appointment date.
• At least three years of college/university instruction in Spanish.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Proven effectiveness in teaching and advising.
• Linguistics and global language/culture training preferred.
• Experience in recruitment and retention.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate language, linguistics, cultural, and special topics in Spanish and/or English.
• Teach graduate linguistics courses in Spanish or English.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Advise majors in the department.
• Participate on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Lead or assist Study Abroad programs.
• Collaborate with Foreign Languages Coordinator and faculty.
• Support syllabi, teaching methods, assignments, and grading for student learning outcomes.
• Attend department meetings; meet deadlines for teaching assignments.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Research

Academic advising

Service on committees

Study Abroad coordination

Recruitment & retention

Education

Ph.D. in Spanish or Hispanic Studies

Job description

The Department of English and Modern Languages at Jackson State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Spanish. You will teach undergraduate courses in Spanish and related fields, contribute to graduate instruction in linguistics, and maintain an active research program while advising majors and serving on committees.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Spanish or Hispanic Studies with a sociolinguistics or SLA emphasis, and demonstrated teaching effectiveness; recruitment