Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Department of Languages and Cultures

Employer: Marian University (IN)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date posted: Nov 7, 2024

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education, Humanities, International, Area & Multicultural studies, Foreign Languages & Literatures
Employment Type: Full Time

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As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Department of Languages and Cultures to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by teaching heritage learners and Spanish for the professions. The Department of Languages and Cultures at Marian University-Indianapolis seeks qualified applicants who employ innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to teaching for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish.

The Department of Languages and Cultures at Marian University-Indianapolis seeks qualified applicants for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish. This full-time, 18-month position teaching Spanish will begin in January 2025 and continue through the 2025-26 academic year. ABD required; PhD preferred. Teaching load is 12 credit hours for the semester.

Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Marian University has been experiencing significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings.

Required Qualifications:

Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
Teaching load: 12 credits each semester.
Contribute to a wide array of teaching capacities, including the general education curriculum, undergraduate major curriculum, and other programs.
Share in the ongoing development and implementation of department and college activities and projects.
Mentor students through advising, research, and internship opportunities.
Participate in the life of the campus and university service.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
Ph.D. in Spanish, however ABD candidates will receive full consideration
Advanced-level proficiency in Spanish and English
Evidence of capacity for effective teaching in higher education.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

Cover Letter
Current resume or CV
Teaching Evaluations
Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Marian University

At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world. Our mission is to be a great Catholic university dedicated to achieving excellence in learning, which is achieved through teaching, research, and scholarly activities in the Franciscan and liberal arts tradition. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our understanding of these values is informed by reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and prayer.

The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. The college was founded in Oldenburg in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University.

Marian University is proud to be a higher education institution just ten minutes away from downtown Indianapolis. Here, you’ll not only get to benefit from the exceptional employment and internship opportunities the city has to offer but also its diverse culture and lively personality. From cool cultural districts with unique entertainment, shopping, and dining options to outdoor festivals, professional and amateur sports events, hiking and biking trails, and more, Marian University is conveniently located in the heart of it all. Whether it’s walking around Monument Circle, floating down the canal in a paddleboat, visiting the various historical sites and museums, or dining on Mass Ave, you’ll quickly find your favorite local hangouts and love this city just as much as we do.

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