Visiting Assistant Professor in Spanish
- Employer
- Providence College
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 6, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Classics, Ethnic & Multicultural Studies, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Other Humanities, Religion
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic
liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic
excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive
Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant
experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education
institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed
to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,
moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence
College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is
essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives
to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the
global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor in Spanish Rank Visiting Faculty Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Job Description
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Providence College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Spanish for Fall 2022. The teaching load for this position is four courses. Essential Duties
Candidates for this position should be willing to teach a wide range of Spanish language and culture courses, including courses in Contemporary Spanish literature and culture, at the undergraduate level. Further, faculty in our department are expected to engage with students to promote interest in the study of Spanish and participate in departmental and college activities. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to and/or experience with engaging diverse students in the classroom. Education and Experience Required
PhD in Spanish from an accredited institution by the time of the appointment; record of and commitment to scholarly research and publication; proof of teaching experience at various levels; native or near-native fluency and cultural competency are essential.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F134P Open Date 06/06/2022 Close Date 06/17/2022 Open Until Filled Yes Full consideration of application if received by: Instructions to candidates
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, graduate transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Application information is available on the College’s web site at: https://careers.providence.edu . The deadline for applications is June 17, 2021. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Edgar Mejía (emejia@providence.edu), Search Committee Co-Chair, Department of World Languages and Cultures, Providence College, Providence, RI, 02918. Alternate Application Submission Instructions College Information/EOE Statement
Providence College is a Roman Catholic four-year liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission. Providence College is committed to upholding an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As such, a pillar of Providence College’s Strategic Plan for Diversity involves “intentionally recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are drawn to, and supportive of, the mission of the College, and who have demonstrated a commitment to the human flourishing of each member of the campus community.” To review the strategic plan, please visit https://strategic-plan.providence.edu/pc200-full/. An AA/ EOE, the College especially encourages applications from women and persons of color. Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor in Spanish Rank Visiting Faculty Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Job Description
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Providence College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Spanish for Fall 2022. The teaching load for this position is four courses. Essential Duties
Candidates for this position should be willing to teach a wide range of Spanish language and culture courses, including courses in Contemporary Spanish literature and culture, at the undergraduate level. Further, faculty in our department are expected to engage with students to promote interest in the study of Spanish and participate in departmental and college activities. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to and/or experience with engaging diverse students in the classroom. Education and Experience Required
PhD in Spanish from an accredited institution by the time of the appointment; record of and commitment to scholarly research and publication; proof of teaching experience at various levels; native or near-native fluency and cultural competency are essential.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F134P Open Date 06/06/2022 Close Date 06/17/2022 Open Until Filled Yes Full consideration of application if received by: Instructions to candidates
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, graduate transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Application information is available on the College’s web site at: https://careers.providence.edu . The deadline for applications is June 17, 2021. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Edgar Mejía (emejia@providence.edu), Search Committee Co-Chair, Department of World Languages and Cultures, Providence College, Providence, RI, 02918. Alternate Application Submission Instructions College Information/EOE Statement
Providence College is a Roman Catholic four-year liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission. Providence College is committed to upholding an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As such, a pillar of Providence College’s Strategic Plan for Diversity involves “intentionally recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are drawn to, and supportive of, the mission of the College, and who have demonstrated a commitment to the human flourishing of each member of the campus community.” To review the strategic plan, please visit https://strategic-plan.providence.edu/pc200-full/. An AA/ EOE, the College especially encourages applications from women and persons of color. Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement / Philosophy
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Optional Document
Company
Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education in Rhode Island conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.
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