Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies - 2 Year Contract

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies to join our team.

Responsibilities:

This opening is for a two-year contract position to teach Spanish language at all levels and occasional courses in your areas of expertise. Earlham fosters a vibrant language learning environment and boasts a national reputation in International Education.

Qualifications:

• Candidates with a PhD or ABD status are welcome to apply
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching language
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students

Qualifications

To Apply

• Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position
• Statement of DEI – Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 – 1000 word statement. (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)
• Statement of your Teaching Philosophy in 300-500 words
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• List of Three Professional References with Contact Information

Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as received, and we will consider applications until an appointment has been made.

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).