Assistant Professor of Spanish and Cross-Cultural Studies

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Global Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at the University of Indianapolis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish and Cross-Cultural Studies position. This is a full-time, nine-month position beginning in August 2022.

The successful candidate should possess a doctoral degree with eligibility to work in the United States at the time of appointment is required. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate Spanish Language and Culture at all levels with a specialization in Latin American literature. Familiarity with US Latino Studies and/or Africana studies preferred. This position will re-energize our Spanish language sequence and contribute to our Latin American Studies program. Eligibility to work in the United states at the time of appointment is required.

For full consideration, applications must be received by May 20, 2022, and include the following materials:

• · Letter of application
• · Research statement
• · CV
• · Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• · Name and contact information for three references

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry an annual teaching load of up to 24 credit hours
• Teach Undergraduate Spanish Language and Culture with specialization in Latin American Literacy
• Familiarity with US Latino Studies and/or Africana studies preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D in Spanish
• Experience teaching undergraduate Spanish Language and Culture at all levels with a specialization in Latin American literature (Familiarity with US Latino Studies and/or Africana studies preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time of appointment is required

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Free Parking
• Tuition Discount