Spanish and Portuguese-Spanish Language, FT Faculty CFS Professional

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This professional-track position has a course-load of 4-3-2 (27 credit-hours per year). While teaching faculty do not have a research/publication expectation, the successful candidate is expected to stay current in the field through various professional development activities and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: 1. Teaching (70%) Teach nine courses per year (27 credit hours). These include a variety of courses at the undergraduate level, including Third-Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture, Third-Year Spanish Composition, and/or other courses, depending on expertise. Advise and mentor undergraduate students. 2. Professional Assignment (10%) The faculty member’s professional activities should all complement their primary role as teaching faculty. It is anticipated that they will participate in academic conferences and workshops (at BYU and at other venues), sharing and learning best practices in teaching Spanish language, literature, and culture. 3. Citizenship (20%) Teaching faculty lend service to the college, university, and profession at large, as well as contribute actively to the life of the department. Faculty are expected to work in a respectful and collegial manner with all colleagues, including department faculty and staff, adjunct faculty, and student instructors.

Requirements

• PhD in Hispanic/Spanish literature, cultural studies, Hispanic linguistics, foreign language education, applied linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or similar emphasis.
• Experience teaching Spanish courses at the university level.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Responsibilities

• Teach nine courses per year (27 credit hours).
• Teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate level, including Third-Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture, Third-Year Spanish Composition, and/or other courses, depending on expertise.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Participate in academic conferences and workshops (at BYU and at other venues), sharing and learning best practices in teaching Spanish language, literature, and culture.
• Lend service to the college, university, and profession at large.
• Contribute actively to the life of the department.
• Work in a respectful and collegial manner with all colleagues, including department faculty and staff, adjunct faculty, and student instructors.

What This Job Offers

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