Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor, Spanish

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Department of World Languages & Literatures within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Lecturer II/Teaching Assistant Professor in Spanish. We seek a dynamic educator with demonstrated expertise in Spanish-language media, journalism, digital communication, Spanish for the professions, and/ or Spanish for heritage speakers, experience in teaching Spanish language courses, and a strong commitment to student recruitment and community outreach. The successful candidate will teach lower-division language courses and upper-division courses related to media literacy, digital storytelling, translation, and Spanish for the professions, all conducted in Spanish. This position plays a key role in supporting and expanding the department’s Spanish Media and Spanish for the Professions initiatives, as well as its increasingly interdisciplinary curriculum.

Requirements

• M.A. in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or related field for Lecturer
• PhD. in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or related field for Teaching Assistant Professor
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Spanish at the college/university level
• Academic or professional expertise in Spanish-language media or Spanish for the professions

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching media-related content in Spanish (e.g., writing for media, digital storytelling, media literacy) or courses in Spanish for the professions (e.g., business, medical, translation)
• Ability to work across a range of media platforms (audio, visual, digital, publicity, social media, etc.)
• Professional experience in Spanish-language industries, journalism, or public relations.
• Ability to articulate and implement strategies for student recruitment and community outreach

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year (equivalent to 12 credits in the Fall and 12 credits in the Spring). Course equivalencies may be applied to reduce teaching load when carrying out equivalent teaching responsibilities such as formal student mentoring, curriculum development, program assessment, program coordination, or other approved instructional activities.
• Engage actively in student recruitment for the Spanish program, including establishing strong links with the local school districts and media outlets, participation in university recruitment events, and collaboration on promotional efforts
• Develop curriculum that will strengthen Spanish tracks, including but not limited to the Media and Spanish for the Professions tracks
• Collaborate with department faculty, Reynolds School of Journalism faculty, and other campus partners to support and enhance the Spanish program
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees & Their Dependents The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees