Assistant Professor, Spanish - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Lipscomb University • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English and Modern Language is seeking a Spanish Faculty (Assistant Professor) who will primarily teach Intermediate Spanish language, Literatures, Civilization and Culture courses. At Lipscomb, we emphasize use of the target language in all instruction. Ideal candidates will have experience creating interactive courses that build a passion in students for language study and an appreciation for learning about people from other places. Teachers are encouraged to provide opportunities for speaking and developing cultural competence. Upper division courses might include Advanced Conversation & Phonetics, Advanced Grammar and Composition, Hispanic Cinema, Spanish Civilization or Literature, and Spanish-American Civilization or Literature. This faculty member will collaborate with and support adjunct faculty and will be coached by a senior language faculty to ensure impact and curricular cohesion.

Requirements

• PhD in Spanish, preferably in literature.
• Teaching experience at the college level is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating interactive courses.
• Experience building a passion in students for language study.
• Experience building an appreciation for learning about people from other places.
• Experience providing opportunities for speaking and developing cultural competence.
• Taking initiative to implement creative lessons.
• Experience building community with colleagues and students within the EML department.
• Experience encouraging students to minor in language or participate in our summer program in Oviedo, Spain.

Responsibilities

• Teach Intermediate Spanish language, Literatures, Civilization and Culture courses.
• Create interactive courses that build a passion in students for language study and an appreciation for learning about people from other places.
• Provide opportunities for speaking and developing cultural competence.
• Teach upper division courses such as Advanced Conversation & Phonetics, Advanced Grammar and Composition, Hispanic Cinema, Spanish Civilization or Literature, and Spanish-American Civilization or Literature.
• Collaborate with and support adjunct faculty.
• Build community with colleagues and students within the EML department.
• Encourage students to minor in language or participate in our summer program in Oviedo, Spain.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree