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Dean's Postdoctoral Scholar in Portuguese

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Florida State University
Location
Tallahassee, FL

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Job Title: Dean's Postdoctoral Scholar in Portuguese
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 45095
Department Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, Spanish and Portuguese ProgramEqual Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdfResponsibilities The selected candidate is expected to engage in original research, teach two courses per semester, and actively support the Portuguese language curriculum and programming outreach.Qualifications The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University invites recent PhDs with a specialization in any aspect of the literatures and cultures of the Lusophone-speaking world to apply for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Portuguese beginning Fall 2019. Priority will be given to candidates with additional expertise in Hispanic literatures or cultures.

Eligibility is restricted to applicants who have received the PhD between 2016 and May 2019, are not currently post-doctoral fellows, and will not hold concurrent employment at another institution.Contact Info Please address questions about this position to Professor Carolina González, Coordinator of the Spanish and Portuguese Program, at cgonzalez3@fsu.edu.Pay Plan This is an OPS/temporary Job.How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applications must include: (1) a letter of application; (2) a C.V.; (3) a written sample, (4) a syllabus for a graduate seminar on a topic of the applicant’s choosing, and (5) three letters of recommendation.

All documents except the letters of recommendation should be uploaded as a single PDF. Only electronic applications are accepted.Request Letters of Reference This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf.

***Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system: ***

1) After submitting your application, click the Return to Job Search link;
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4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

*You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.Open until filled Review of applications will begin on April 22, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.Affordable Care Act OPS employees are covered under the Affordable Care Act. OPS employees that meet certain criteria will be offered affordable health care coverage. For more information, please visit the following website regarding the Affordable Care Act, http://hr.fsu.edu/?page=benefits/insurance/insurance_home&ops=1.Tobacco Free Campus Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.

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Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.

Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.

Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.

With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.

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