What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Spanish 9 Mo position at Arkansas State University?
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Position Summary:
The Department of English, Philosophy, and World Languages at Arkansas State University seeks to hire a full-time instructor of Spanish to begin in Fall 2025. Teaching assignments will typically include courses in the basic language program (Elementary I through Intermediate II) with occasional upper-level courses depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications and area of expertise. Candidates with experience teaching Spanish for the Professions and Translation and Interpretation are especially encouraged to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teaching load is 5 courses per semester
- Other duties include attendance at occasional departmental meetings and events and supporting the department’s efforts in program building
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
We are seeking a dynamic, qualified colleague with the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds in the study of Spanish. We are especially interested in applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in academia.
General Days/Hours:
Either on a MWF or TR teaching schedule 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Arkansas State University serves approximately 14,000 students at its main campus in Jonesboro. The university is committed to quality teaching, including small class sizes, and well-equipped classrooms. It has the largest library in the Arkansas State University System. Jonesboro is an agricultural and industrial city in northeast Arkansas, about 70 miles from Memphis. Arkansas State University provides a number of benefits, including health insurance and retirement. For a complete list, please view: https://www.astate.edu/a/hr/benefits/
Minimum Qualifications:
College-level teaching experience with awareness of current pedagogical methods.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching Spanish to a diverse student population, including first-generation college students from rural backgrounds
Qualified candidates should submit electronically:
- Letter of application (through online portal)
- Curriculum vitae (through online portal)
- If requested, candidates should arrange to have 3 confidential letters of reference emailed to an address to be provided.
