Job Postings

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages at The Archer School for Girls seeks an experienced educator for a full-time position in Spanish, effective January 6, 2009.  The successful candidate will possess a strong educational background focused on foreign language pedagogy (B.A. minimum, M.A. or Ph.D. preferred); native or near-native linguistic fluency; and a creative teaching repertoire.  S/he will be motivated by a desire for ongoing professional development, will be sensitive to diversity of perspective, and will have experience teaching and advising students in grades 6 through 12.  Above all, we seek educators passionate about teaching and learning from young people; an interest in collaborative and project-based teaching methodologies is desirable. The Archer School for Girls is an independent, academically challenging, college preparatory school with 500 students in grades 6-12; located on an eight-acre campus in the heart of Brentwood, California, the 95,000 square foot facility is a historic landmark built in 1931.  Resumes (preferably in PDF) should be sent by email to Dr. Valerie Yoshimura, Modern and Classical Language Department Chair at hr@archer.org.  Interviews by invitation; review of resumes is ongoing until position is filled.  The successful candidate will be welcome to offer his/her candidacy for a renewable position in Spanish effective academic year 2009-2010.  More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org  (11725 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049; 310-873-7000, fax 310-873-7070).  No phone calls, please.  The Archer School for Girls welcomes candidates who would add to the racial, cultural and gender balance of the School community.  The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time, long term substitute upper school teacher:

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for Upper School Spanish from late January through June 2009.  The position entails teaching 1 section of AP Spanish Language and Literature, 1 section of Honors IV Spanish, and 3 sections of Spanish II.  The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with high school teaching experience preferred. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information by e-mail to Christine McGovern, Dean of Faculty, at mcgovern@visi.org.

Unofficial transcripts from undergrad and/or grad schools.

We will contact candidate for interview Jan. 1, 2009.

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences seeks applications for the following faculty positions.  Unless specifically noted otherwise, positions are full-time (9.5 month) and entail teaching the equivalent of 8 courses, participation in department and college committees and curriculum development, and strong commitment to student and community service and scholarship.

For confidential consideration, please apply to position #995525-Spanish Faculty at www.nsujobs.com and submit a letter of interest, resume, and curriculum vitae.
Please visit our website:  www.nova.edu
Nova Southeastern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Assistant Professor of SPANISH (tenure-track), Fall 2009. We are looking for a generalist to teach all levels of Spanish language and Hispanic literature and culture. From the second year the candidate will be expected to teach one course from Mercer’s signature interdisciplinary programs (First-Year Seminar, Women’s and Gender Studies, Great Books, or Senior Capstone, all taught in English). Candidates must demonstrate superior proficiency both in Spanish and English and excellence in teaching in order to facilitate maximum student proficiency and promote Hispanic literary and cultural heritage. They should also show promise in scholarly research.  Although not required, an ability to teach Beginning Latin would be a plus. PhD preferred; ABD considered. Competitive salary. Interested applicants should apply online at www.mercerjobs.com. Complete dossiers will include letter of application, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, official graduate transcript, and three confidential letters of reference. Please address inquiries to Dr. Achim Kopp, Chair, kopp_a@mercer.edu. Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose complete applications have been received by October 31, 2008.  AA/EOE/ADA

The Department of Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in Spanish Second Language Acquisition. Start date is August 16, 2009. This position entails directing the Spanish Basic Language Program and teaching one course per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Spanish Basic Language Program is a hybrid program that serves approximately 3,000 students yearly. Located in downtown Chicago, UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University with roughly 15,000 undergraduate and 9,000 graduate and professional students.  It is home to the new Sandi Port Errant Language and Culture Learning Center, which seeks to improve second language learning and professional development through the use of technology and advanced teaching materials. The successful candidate will specialize in any current area of SLA and have experience in language program coordination/direction. We seek candidates with Ph.D. in hand or very near completion. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should include a letter detailing the candidate’s research and teaching interests, CV and three letters of recommendation.  Applicants should also submit a self-addressed, stamped postcard for acknowledging receipt of the application. Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of state funding. For fullest consideration, materials should be postmarked by November 14, 2008 and addressed to Professor Kim Potowski, Head of Search Committee, Department of Spanish, French Italian and Portuguese, University of Illinois at Chicago, M/C 315, 601 South Morgan St. #1722, Chicago, IL 60607-7117.  The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

APPOINTMENT:  12-month position, beginning July 1, 2009. Tenure, rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. 

QUALIFICATIONS: earned Ph.D.; distinguished record in teaching and scholarship in one of the disciplines represented in the department; ability to provide vision and creative leadership to advance the department’s educational mission; ability to promote the diverse talents of faculty to build on department’s strengths; demonstrated interest in maintaining and strengthening connections between department and other campus and public school constituencies; knowledge of language pedagogy and the use of technology in language instruction. 

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES:

            Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a city with a population of 63,000, approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee.  Over 19,000 students attend Western pursuing programs leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in arts and sciences, education, government services, business, industry, health, agriculture and similar fields.  The Department of Modern Languages offers to over 125 majors those programs leading to the bachelor’s degree in French, German and Spanish, as well as the Master of Arts in Education degree in French and Spanish.  WKU has a general education requirement in languages for all students (two-semester proficiency).  The Department consists of fourteen full-time faculty members who represent academic expertise in a wide variety of areas.  In addition to the majors and minors listed above, courses in Chinese and Japanese are offered.  The Department has a state-of-the-art Media Center, and all classes are taught in smart classrooms.  Visit the departmental website at http://www.wku.edu/modernlanguages/ for more information.  

APPLICATION:

            Candidates must send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three current letters of reference specific to this position.  Submit application materials to:  ML Department Head Search, Richard Weigel, Search Chair, 1906 College Heights Blvd., #31029, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1029.

            Screening will begin November 3, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. 

College of the Atlantic seeks a full-time faculty member in Spanish and Foreign Languages to begin no later that August 2009.  The successful candidate must have experience teaching Spanish and will be responsible for teaching it at the intermediate and advanced levels.  The candidate must also have the ability to teach at least one other language at the introductory and intermediate levels.  Also strongly desired is the ability to serve as an effective advisor and support person for students pursuing studies in less commonly taught languages.  This is a temporary, replacement position which could start as early as the winter or spring trimesters of 2009.

This position involves teaching five classes a year.  Additional responsibilities include: advising students on language learning, directing final projects and independent studies, and collaborating with a visiting Spanish professor associated with the college's Yucatan Winter Term Program.  This position requires evidence of excellent language teaching skills, fluency in Spanish, and competence to teach at least one other language.  A Ph.D in foreign languages or a closely related field is strongly preferred and the ability to teach in multiple languages is strongly desired.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about COA by vising our web page, http://www.coa.edu.  Send a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, C.V., at least one course proposal, and three letters of reference to: Language Search Committee, Attn: Barbaa Carter, College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609.  Review of applications will begin in November and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should indicate whether they will be available for interviews at the MLA meetings in San Francisco.

Creative. Caring. Committed.

At University of Maryland University College (UMUC), we have an immediate position available for full-time, 12-Month Collegiate Faculty.

In this role, the candidate will support the Academic Director of Asian Studies and Foreign Languages by providing assistance in the leadership and management of the undergraduate foreign language courses and certificate program. You will develop and revise courses, both for traditional and online delivery, particularly in Spanish, and other languages such as Arabic, Chinese, German, and Japanese to support the needs of students for general education credit, and in response to societal demand.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Spanish language and/or literatures, linguistics, applied linguistics, or second language acquisition, ABA considered; MA required. Superior proficiency in Spanish, plus four years experience teaching language, including beginning levels, required.

For more information on the position above or to apply online, please visit: http://www.umuc.edu/employ.shtml

All submissions must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, salary history, and list of three professional references.  Cover letters and information should be addressed to: Candidate Search – Assistant Academic Director of Foreign Languages, University of Maryland University College.

UMUC offers an excellent benefits package to include tuition remission, a minimum of 28 days of leave, as well as a range of insurance options.

EOE/F/MC/V.

The Department of Spanish of Wellesley College seeks a Latin American specialist at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The field of specialization is open, with preference for nineteenth and/or twentieth century literature and culture. A record of distinguished publications and evidence of excellent teaching at the undergraduate level are requisite, as is familiarity with language pedagogy and interest in teaching at all levels of the curriculum.  Interested applicants are requested to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names/email address of three references through our online application system at https://career.wellesley.edu.  Applications should be submitted by November 30, 2008. If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials electronically, you may email working@wellesley.edu for assistance.

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply. For more information about being a faculty member at Wellesley College, please see

http://www.wellesley.edu/DeanCollege/Diversity/Open_pos/prospectfac.pdf.

Detroit Country Day School (PreK - Grade 12), a college preparatory school, is now accepting letters of interest and resumes for a High School Spanish Substitute Teacher.  The position will be available from approximately February-April 2009.

Experienced High School Spanish Teacher (Long term substitute position - February-April)

Able to teach:

• 2 level 4 Advanced Placement (AP) classes
• 1 level 5 AP/IB (International Baccalaureate) class
• 2 non-honors level 5 classes

Bachelor's degree required/Master's degree and certification preferred.

Candidates interested in these positions should send a letter of interest and resume to: Detroit Country Day School, Attn: The Director of Human Resources, 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI  48025, FAX: 248-646-2458 or Email: hr@dcds.edu.

Assistant Professor of Foreign Language, Communication/Theatre/Languages, Northwest Missouri State University: Tenure-track position beginning August 2009. Primary functions are to teach language courses in Spanish or Spanish and another foreign language, the ability to develop and teach courses in foreign languages. Duties will include teaching other courses in the Communication, Theatre and Languages department according to individual qualifications and department needs. Teaching has highest priority but all faculty advise students, assist with or supervise internships, participate in research/creative activities, service and recruitment efforts. Qualifications: Ph.D. in a foreign language or related field. Ability to teach language(s) in addition to Spanish is highly desirable. Preference will be given to applicants with university teaching experience. Faculty in the languages program function as a collaborative team, so teamwork and team leading abilities are a necessity. Development and maintenance of a professional profile is expected. Experience in or willingness to develop web-based or web-enhanced instructional delivery modes is expected. For a complete job description and details on how to apply, visit our website at www.nwmissouri.edu/hr/jobs/index.htm.

Regis High School, 55 East 84^th Street, New York, NY 10028

Regis High School, a private, Jesuit secondary school for academically talented Catholic boys in NYC, has an excellent career opening for a Spanish/Foreign Language Teacher beginning January, 2009:

• Teach levels I – IV
• Experience preferred
• B.A. required; M.A. preferred
• Proficiency in a second foreign language a plus

Please send your resume to:  Gary J. Tocchet, Ph.D., Fax:  212-794-1221, gtocchet@regis-nyc.org

Full time faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor level. Rank will be determined by experience and qualifications. Teach twelve credit hours per semester of General Education courses and upper level courses in Spanish. PhD in field preferred; M.A. in field required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Teaching full coarse load

Holding regular office hours

Participating in department, division, and faculty meetings

Furthering own research projects

Advising students

Committee participation

Curriculum development

Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of research literature in field

Knowledge of pedagogical techniques for languages

Knowledge of instructional technology for language instruction

Skills in time management

Ability to keep accurate records

Ability to communicate clearly in English and Spanish both orally and in writing

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse community

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum of Masters Degree in Spanish, Linguistics or Romance Languages considered;

Ph. D. in field preferred

Experience in curriculum assessment and development

Minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience in post-secondary education institution

HOW TO APPLY: 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, salary history (on separate

sheet), and three (3) letters of recommendation, reference Job Code 08-1022BGJ.

You can send your information one of three ways:

Mail to: Human Resources, Bennett College for Women, 900 East Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

Email to: hr@bennett.edu

Fax to: 336-517-2103 

Resumes received without the job code and salary history will not be considered. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

This individual will teach assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course outline, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating alternative approaches, technologies, and methods when possible. Meets all scheduled class meetings and all scheduled office hours.

Master’s degree required in one foreign language; minor in another required; Ph.D. preferred.  Native speakers with a minimum of at least 5 years overall teaching experience, and at least three years experience teaching at the College level will also be considered. Experience in administrative duties including developing curriculum and scheduling classes is desired.

Submit resume, cover letter and download Application form and Self Identification Form (found at www.mc3.edu under “Employment”) by October 24, 2008 to Montgomery County Community College,  340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, email: mailto:resumes@mc3.edu or fax: 215-619-7166.

Montgomery County Community College is an EOE.

The Sioux Falls School District is seeking Elementary Spanish Immersion Teachers for Kindergarten and First grade positions in the Spanish Immersion program at Rosa Parks Elementary School for August 2009.  Parents/guardians of students who desire their children to be involved in full Spanish immersion - where core classes are taught in that language - enroll their children in this program. 

Requirements:

An Elementary Education Degree, Spanish Language fluency (bilingual and biliterate), and eligibility for South Dakota Teacher Certificate.   

Application Process: 

Candidates apply online at www.sf.k12.sd.us/employment .  A completed application, transcripts, three letters of recommendation are required.  Candidate screening begins immediately. 

Community Profile:

The Sioux Falls School District serves approximately 21,000 students within the city of Sioux Falls, population 153,000.

Sioux Falls has been consistently ranked on of America's best places to live, in fact Forbes Magazine has ranked Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls is the county seat of Minnehaha County), as one of the top 20 counties to raise a family. "Minnehaha County is among the best values on our list. With its median home price of $138,600, residents have more disposable income to spend on their families; a list-topping average commute time of 15.5 minutes gives them more time to spend as well".

Plus, Sioux Falls ranks FIRST among US cities with populations between 50,000 and 177,000 as the best place for business and careers, according to this year’s survey in Forbes magazine—for the sixth consecutive year.

For more information about the Sioux Falls Community, please go to http://www.siouxfalls.org/Information/websites.aspx .

All positions are open until filled.

The Sioux Falls School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Dr. Calvin L. White,
Academic Vice President
Bryan College
P O Box 7000
Dayton, TN 37321-7000
423.775.7324
cal.white@bryan.edu

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Spanish starting Fall 2009.

Responsibilities:  Teaching in the B.A. and M.A. programs in Spanish. Leadership in development of new lines of research and teaching.

Required qualifications – Assistant Professor:  University or college teaching experience, native or near-native ability in Spanish, Ph.D. in Spanish linguistics, philology, literature or related field in hand by May 31, 2009. Research record or demonstrated research potential commensurate with experience.

Required qualifications – Associate Professor: University or college teaching experience, native or near-native ability in Spanish, Ph.D. in Spanish linguistics, philology, literature or related field.  Record of publications appropriate to rank.  Tenure will be granted on the basis of appropriate record of research, teaching, and service experience.

Preferred qualifications – Assistant and Associate Professor:  Experience with technology-enhanced teaching. Interest and expertise in teaching translation. Multiple fields of expertise, including multimedia, are a plus. Experience with grants and funding is strongly preferred.

Applicants must submit application letter, indicating which rank they are applying for, current CV, unofficial transcripts of graduate studies, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Marita Nummikoski, Chair, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures, The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0644.  Review of complete applications will begin November 14 and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status.  UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Position is pending budget approval.