Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish (3-year)

Location:
Waterville, ME
Open Date:
Nov 20, 2023
Description:
We seek a person with the demonstrated ability to teach language courses at all levels, from beginning Spanish to intermediate composition and conversation courses. This position helps to support a dynamic and robust language curriculum that leans on the pedagogical skills and research expertise of our departmental faculty. This position is open to skilled language instructors in all research fields. Candidates with research areas in second-language acquisition, language teaching methods, and technological innovation in language pedagogy such as AI are especially encouraged to apply. The position requires teaching 4 language courses per year, an ongoing program of research, and the willingness to contribute to the intellectual life of the college.

 

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter that explains their interest in and qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and (4) a statement of research interests, both of which demonstrate a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching. Three confidential letters of recommendation may be requested at later stages in the interview process. Documents should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/136911. Questions about this search can be directed to Professor Brett White, bjwhite@colby.edu

Review of materials will begin on February 19, 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.