Assistant Professor in Spanish Sociolinguistics

The Modern Languages Department at Denison University invites applications for a one-year, full-time visiting faculty position beginning in August 2017, with possibility of one additional year upon performance and departmental need. We seek applicants with a Ph.D. in Spanish sociolinguistics, with knowledge of language pedagogy. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to Denison’s institutional mission of educating in the Liberal Arts tradition and willingness to engage in service. Successful candidates will be committed to teaching undergraduate Spanish courses at all levels of the curriculum, including introductory and intermediate language courses. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach a course in area of expertise. Evidence of effective teaching and native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English are required. Candidates should have a demonstrated potential for excellence in research and scholarly publications.

Preference to candidates with experience working with heritage speakers of Spanish in the US. Professional preparation in any of following areas is highly desirable: Spanish in the Professions, Spanish in the U.S., Language and Power, Discourse Analysis, Spanish in Contact with Other Languages, or Phonetics & Phonology. Preferred qualifications include: Ph.D. completed by time of appointment, record of two or more years of successful college-level teaching, commitment to undergraduate education and the development of the student as a whole person, and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues.

For full consideration, candidates should visit https://employment.denison.edu by April 10th, 2017 to view full job ad and submit materials.

Fecha límite para la presentación de candidaturas:  10 de abril de 2017

Forma de envío de la candidatura; a través de esta página web: https://employment.denison.edu
Tel.: +1-740-587-6643