Department:    World Languages and Literatures         Rank:   Assistant

Specialization(s): Modern Spanish literature and culture
Search # 12-040

Date Posted: November 18, 2011

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:   
Responsibilities include teaching modern Peninsular literature or trans-Atlantic subjects, coordinating the basic language program, teaching language courses.  All faculty share student advising and committee assignments.


Required Qualifications: 
Ph.D. in Spanish,  Applied Linguistics or related field, native or near-native fluency in Spanish, Evidence of ability to teach university level literature and language courses effectively.  Ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity, leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline.


Preferred Qualifications: 
Preference will be given to specialists with teaching experience at the undergraduate level.  in Modern Spanish literature and culture with a background in Spanish linguistics, language acquisition, language teaching methods or experience coordinating basic Spanish language programs.

Application Process:
Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, official graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Elena Schmitt, Chair of the Department of World Languages and Literatures, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.

In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by January 17, 2011.  Position will remain open until filled.