Looking for Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Spanish/Modern Languages in Centre County, PA

Job title: Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Spanish/Modern Languages
Company: Pennsylvania State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State York invites applications for a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Spanish/Modern Languages, multi-year non-tenure line appointment, 36 weeks to begin January 2024 or August 2024, as negotiated.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include teaching courses each semester of the Spanish language sequence (elementary and intermediate courses) and general education courses related to the applicant?s field of study; these courses may alternate every other semester. Teaching assignments may require teaching day and evening classes as needed. Remain current in the field through appropriate professional development activities. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.

Qualifications: A master?s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Spanish language or literature and Spanish-language fluency. A background in Latin American and/or Iberian American civilizations is an advantage. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment and contributing to the diversity of the campus is important.

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Robert Farrell, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State York. E-mail: [email protected]. Telephone: 717-771-4051.

How to : Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references.

Closing Date: Application review begins September 5, 2023, and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Campus Information: Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. Penn State York is one of more than twenty Penn State campuses statewide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 750 students; about 15% are adult learners. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as twelve baccalaureate degrees and five associate degrees. Penn State York is located in southcentral Pennsylvania, approximately two hours from Washington, DC or Philadelphia. The campus rests on 51 acres, overlooking the historic city of York. Students and faculty at Penn State York have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting, and have many opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members.

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York, PA
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Location: Centre County, PA

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