Spanish Hispanophone Literature & Culture, FT Faculty CFS Professional

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Brigham Young University is seeking a candidate for a CFS-track (analogous to tenure-track) teaching faculty position. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose teaching complements the existing literature and culture faculty. The initial rank will be determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience. This is a full-time professional-track teaching position with a course load of 4-3-2 (27 credit-hours per year). While research and publication are not expected, faculty are required to stay current in their field through professional development and to serve on departmental, college, and university committees. The position requires the successful candidate to relocate and reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Requirements

PhD in Hispanic/Spanish literature, cultural studies, or equivalent. Foreign degrees are acceptable.
PhD in Portuguese, Comparative Literature, or a related field will be considered if the candidate can fulfill the duties/expectations of the position.
Required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience teaching Spanish courses at the university level.
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.
Ability to teach Portuguese literature/culture classes is highly valued but not required.
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.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

The ability to teach Portuguese literature/culture classes is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Teaching nine courses per year (27 credit hours), including a variety of undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Hispanic Literature, Cultures of Spain and Spanish America, and Third-Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture, depending on expertise.
Advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
Participating in academic conferences and workshops to share and learn best practices in teaching Spanish language, literature, and culture.
Lending service to the college, university, and profession, and contributing actively to the department's life.
Working respectfully and collegially with all colleagues, including department faculty and staff, adjunct faculty, and student instructors.