Assistant Professor, I2, Spanish
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Foreign Languages & Literature
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813879
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Assistant Professor
Other Title Information::Assistant Professor, I2, Spanish
Organization::204231 - MODERN LANGUAGES AND CLASSICS
Position Summary::Non-tenure track renewable contract (NTRC) position as Assistant Professor of Spanish
Ad Text::The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at the University of Alabama invites applications for a non-tenure track renewable contract (NTRC) faculty position starting August 16, 2023. The successful applicant will serve as Spanish Language Program Director of a vibrant and established coordinated program of elementary and intermediate language courses. Duties include developing curriculum, supervising graduate teaching assistants and instructors, and teaching both undergraduate Spanish classes and graduate classes on foreign language teaching methods and Second Language Acquisition. Service expectations will be commensurate with rank.
Requirements include a PhD or EdD (or the equivalent) with a focus in Spanish linguistics or Second Language Acquisition with an emphasis on Spanish in hand by August 16, 2023. Preference will be given to applicants who also demonstrate experience in language coordination and use of instructional technology to support a basic-level hybrid language program. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and demonstrated excellence in teaching required. Review of applications will begin immediately.
To apply, attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Also attach, or send to the application address below, three recent letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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01/12/2023
Expected Starting Date::08/16/2023
College/School/Division::Arts and Sciences
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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