Fairfield University is a comprehensive Jesuit institution that prepares students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. Founded in 1942 on North Benson Road in Fairfield, Connecticut, the University has grown from an initial class of 303 undergraduate male students admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1947 into a coeducational university of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Along the way, the University has awarded more than 45,000 degrees since 1951, developing and supporting a reputation for educational excellence both regionally and nationally.

Job Description:

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Fairfield University invites applications for the renewable, one-year position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish beginning September 1, 2021. Teaching duties include 4 courses per semester. In addition to elementary and intermediate language instruction, the candidate will teach a seminar on topics such as Spanish American Narrative, Spanish-American Civilization, Composition and Conversation, or Textual Analysis. Field of specialization preferred: Latin American Literature and Culture

Requirements:

Applicants will have a PhD in Spanish, or related field, in hand or near completion; native or near-native fluency in Spanish; evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching. Evidence of excellence in teaching all levels of Spanish language is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate familiarity with ACTFL guidelines, and experience in using technology in the curriculum. Also, the successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda on their field of specialization.

Additional Information:

The salary and benefits for the position are highly competitive.

Fairfield University is a Jesuit institution, consistently ranked as a top comprehensive university in New England, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Our five Colleges and Professional Schools enroll approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students.

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, veterans, Jesuits, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications begins immediately, for full consideration of all materials must be submitted by June 1, 2021.

For full consideration, please click https://ffd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EmploymentOpportunities/job/Fairfield-CT/Visiting-Assistant-Professor--Modern-Languages---Literatures_JR0000918 and upload the following materials:

o a curriculum vitae

o a letter of application

o statement of teaching philosophy

o examples of syllabi and teaching evaluations if applicable

o unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts

o contact information for three references

Please ask your references to send letters of recommendation to the Chair of the Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Search Committee in care of the following email address: jgarbarino@fairfield.edu.