Assistant Professor - Modern Languages
The Department of Modern Languages at Farmingdale State College of the State University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track position in Spanish at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall 2023. As a very diverse department committed to undergraduate teaching and to the principles of global awareness, we are seeking highly qualified native or near-native Spanish speaking candidates with strong communication and writing skills who have demonstrated excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish language, culture, literature and/or film related courses. The course load is four (4) courses per semester in Spanish and in English to non-majors.
All faculty members at Farmingdale State College have three workload components: teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and high level of competence in teaching. Candidates should have a research agenda that complements their area of academic specialty resulting in peer-reviewed publications and presentation, both of which are necessary for promotion and tenure at Farmingdale State College. The service component of the workload includes student advisement as well as active participation on departmental, school and college-wide committees. The faculty member may be expected to teach in multiple formats including hybrid, online and traditional face-to-face classes.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
- Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
- Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
- Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or related field.
- Two years of college teaching experience in Spanish language at the undergraduate level.
- An agenda of scholarship with potential for peer-reviewed publications and presentations relevant to the area of expertise.
- Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Teaching experience at the college level in Spanish language, culture, literature, and/or film.
- Experience teaching French with good command of the language.
- Teaching experience in different modalities, such as face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
Additional Information:
This is a 10-month UUP faculty position.
- For the first 10 working days, beginning Friday, September 30, 2022 and ending Thursday, October 13, 2022, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
- CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Sunday, November 20, 2022
- ANTICIPATED START DATE: September 1, 2023
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION
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Application Instructions:
Interested candidates may apply by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the top or bottom of this page. The following documents are required for all positions:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/C.V.
Additional instructions for faculty positions: Your cover letter must include a statement on teaching philosophy and methodology. Please attach copies of teaching evaluations and an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts (showing highest degree awarded/currently in process). Candidates invited for interviews will be asked to make a presentation on their research/creative activities as well as a separate teaching demonstration.
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