Assistant Professor of Spanish job in Abilene

Assistant Professor of Spanish
Job no: 493769
Work Type: Faculty full-time
Location: Abilene
Categories: Faculty
About ACU
Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

Title of Position Assistant Professor of Spanish
Posting Location Abilene
Department Department of Language and Literature
Employee Class
Faculty Full-time

Faculty Position Information The successful candidate can expect to teach courses in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures and literature. The teaching load for this position is 24 credit hours per academic year, usually three to four courses per semester. Teaching expectations may include beginning and intermediate Spanish language and culture; and upper-level courses in Spanish for the professions (e.g., health care, etc.), language and linguistics, culture, literature, and language acquisition. In addition, there are ample opportunities for teaching (and doing research) for a summer or semester at our immersion study abroad site in Montevideo.
Qualifications
Core Qualifications: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Spanish or Hispanic studies. ABD candidates near completion will also be considered. A master’s degree is required. The successful candidate will have native or near-native fluency of Spanish and also demonstrate a keen ability to connect with our vibrant undergraduate students, sustain an active program of scholarship, and contribute to the life of the institution through faculty committees and other co-curricular service.

Preferred Qualifications: A specialization in linguistics, language acquisition, translation, interpretation, or a closely related area is preferred although strong candidates in any area of specialization will also be considered.

Additional Information
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

Applications close: Open until filled