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Added: Nov 16, 2011
Job Announcement in Spanish
Start Date: August 2012
Dordt College is currently seeking a faculty member to teach elementary, intermediate, and upper level
courses in Spanish language, literature, and culture in the Foreign Language Department. Interested
candidates should exhibit a deep commitment to, and ability to teach from, the perspective of the
Reformed Christian faith. This position would also include participation as a full team member in
department and college administrative tasks (including curriculum development and review,
assessment, development of new initiatives, student recruiting and advising, and committee
assignments). An earned master’s degree with native or near-native fluency in Spanish is required. A
doctoral degree is preferred.
Qualified persons committed to a Reformed, Biblical perspective and educational philosophy are
encouraged to send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae/resume to:
Dr. Erik Hoekstra, Provost
Dordt College
498 4th Avenue NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250-1697
Fax: (712) 722-6035
E-mail: provost@dordt.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Dordt College is
an equal opportunity institution that strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and
disabled persons.
Added: Oct 3, 2011
Job Announcement in Spanish
The Department of Literature, Journalism and Modern Languages at Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego announces a tenure-track position for a full-time professor of Spanish. The position encompasses teaching a broad range of courses in language, literature, and/or culture.
Responsibilities begin mid-August 2012. Academic rank and compensation level will be based on degrees and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. PLNU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a liberal arts education in an environment of vital Christianity in the evangelical and Wesleyan tradition. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Responsibilities:
• Teach 12 upper- and lower-division units of undergraduate courses in Spanish per semester.
• Advise students
• Supervise student honors projects as needed
• Participate in University and departmental activities and governance
• Serve on faculty committees and perform other normal faculty duties
Qualifications:
• Education: Ph. D. in Spanish preferred. Highly qualified ABD candidates will be considered. Native/near native fluency in Spanish required.
• Areas of Expertise: A generalist able to teach a broad range of courses. Background or experience in applied linguistics and /or current second-language teaching methodology desirable.
• Experience: Undergraduate teaching experience preferred. Demonstrates evidence of a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Must have flexibility in teaching new courses.
• Philosophical: Demonstrates thorough commitment to Christian liberal arts education. Desire to work in and carry out commitment to an evangelical institution in the Wesleyan tradition. Demonstrates support of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination, the Church of the Nazarene.
• Collegial: Must demonstrate willingness to share teaching specialties amongst colleagues as a generalist position may warrant. Must have track record of professionalism when interacting with colleagues.
• Personal: Demonstrates evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
Application Process:
Please submit a complete online application packet. Please do not submit curriculum vitas or other application packet materials via email as these will not be read or reviewed. Job listing, application forms, and instructions may be found online from the PLNU Website:
https://employment.pointloma.edu/
Required Documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Personal Faith
3. Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education
4. Cover Letter
5. Letter of Reference 1
6. Letter of Reference 2
7. Letter of Reference 3
8. Other References We Could Contact
LJML Department Requested Documents Upon Request
1. Email Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Current References
2. Teaching Evaluations
3. Dissertation Abstract
4. Samples of Scholarly Work and Publications
5. Official Transcripts
Contact:
Bettina Tate Pedersen, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Literature, Journalism
and Modern Languages
3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
USA
Phone: 619.849.2260
Fax: 619.849.2566
Email : BettinaPedersen@ pointloma.edu
Kathy McConnell, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106 USA
Phone: 619.849.2412
Fax: 619.849.7018
Email : KathyMcConnell@pointloma.edu
Added: Sep 27, 2011
DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE invites applications for a tenure-track position in French with the major area of concentration in 19th or 20th century literature. The position begins July 1, 2012, pending budgetary approval. An earned PhD (or equivalent) in French language and literature and native or near-native fluency are required. A strong undergraduate teaching record and demonstrated administrative acumen are desired. Teaching responsibilities normally include four grammar based courses per year, one of several cycled 200-level literature/civilization courses per year, and one of several cycled 300-level literature/civilization courses per year.
As a liberal arts and sciences undergraduate university rooted in the Reformed tradition of Christianity, we seek candidates committed to teaching and pursuing scholarship within this framework. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching quality, a one-page or two-page statement describing their faith commitment and how it shapes their academic work, and three letters of reference. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2011 or until the position is filled.
Direct inquiries and applications to:
Dr. Jacob P. Ellens
Vice President, Academic,
Redeemer University College
777 Garner Rd. E.,
Ancaster, Ontario, Canada L9K 1J4
jellens@redeemer.ca
Redeemer University College offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive primary consideration for this position. Please indicate your citizenship and/or residency status in your application.
Added: Sep 17, 2011
=======WHEATON IN SENEGAL 2012 (May 25- July 6)
PROGRAM ELEMENTS:
-14 Lectures on the Senegalese society by Senegalese University professors
- French Classes
- Home stay with Senegalese families
- Cross cultural orientation and workshops
- Educational Field Trips
- Senegalese Arts (Batik painting, music and dance)
- Fellowship and worship times
- Journaling
- Students presentations
- Service learning
COURSE OF STUDY: Up to 10 credit hours
Prerequisite:
Completion of at least 1st year French [French 102 at Wheaton College] with B average.
FREN 338. Advanced French in Senegal [4 hours] Advanced grammar,
conversation, and composition.
OR
French 209: Intermediate French [ 4 hours]
FREN 335. Francophone Civilization and Culture. On-site study of
Francophone (Senegalese) socio-economic life through lectures, workshops, educational field trips, first hand experience, and journaling, presentations and an exam.
FREN 489. Topics in Senegal [2 hours]
I will assign a topic (by default) or students may choose their own topic. Research, interviews, observation, and a paper due three weeks after completion of the program
COSTS:
The final fee for this program is still being negotiated and is subject to the number of participants. The estimated fee is $8,500 and will cover:
- Airfare from Chicago to Dakar, Senegal [round trip]
- Tuition
- Surface transportation
- Excursions
- Housing
-Three meals a day
- a cell phone for each student
A registration fee of $400 is required with the application. It will apply to the total cost and is refundable until February 15, 2012. On March 15, a second non-refundable deposit of $600 is due. The balance [$7,500] is due one month [by April 25] prior to departure.
HOST INSTITUTION
ACI Baobab Center, Dakar, Senegal. Website:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, contact:
Dr. Samuel Zadi, (630) 752-5794, Samuel.Zadi@wheaton.edu
TO APPLY, go to:
https://goglobal.wheaton.edu
Added: Sep 17, 2011
Language and Literature vacancy
Eastern Mennonite University announces a full-time, ongoing faculty position in Spanish
beginning Fall 2012. Ph.D. required. Teaching experience required. Native speaker preferred;
near-native fluency required. Responsibilities are to provide leadership for a robust Spanish
and Spanish education program and in the further development of a foreign language
program; interest in teaching classes in all upper-level Spanish with preference for candidates
with expertise in linguistics, pedagogy, and literature. Nine-month contract. Salary and rank
determined by education and experience. EMU uses an extended contract system. Review
begins immediately. Applicants will be asked to respond to questions specific to EMU’s
mission after the initial inquiry. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts
(unofficial acceptable), and three reference letters to Dr. Nancy R. Heisey, Vice
President and Undergraduate Academic Dean, Eastern Mennonite University,
Harrisonburg, VA 22802. ugdean@emu.edu (540) 432-4141 http://www.emu.edu.
Applicants will be acknowledged by letter. EMU reserves the right to fill the
position at any time or keep the position open. AAEO employer. We seek applicants who
bring gender, ethnic, and cultural diversity.
Added: Mar 17, 2011
Howard Payne University, School of Humanities, Brownwood, Texas
POSITION: Full-Time Faculty – Department Chair and Professor of Modern Languages
POSTING DATE: March 15, 2011
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: Fall Semester - August, 2011
SUMMARY of DUTIES: Teach a full load (24-27 credit hours per academic year) of upper and lower division Spanish courses for undergraduate students; perform administrative duties as Department Chair, including but not limited to directing other professors and student workers, budgeting, academic planning and Institutional Effectiveness; provide academic advising and mentoring to students with a modern languages major; participate in and support the activities of the department, school, and university; regularly engage in professional development activities related to assigned role and responsibilities; support a liberal arts education; serve the university, community, and a local church.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctoral degree (Ph. D.) in Spanish is required. ABD will be considered, with completion of Ph.D. within one academic year of being employed. College level teaching and professional experience is desired. The ability to occasionally teach Introduction to French is also desirable. Applicants must have a good working knowledge of Blackboard software; commonly used Internet browsers including Internet Explorer and Firefox; Microsoft Office, Excel and Word software. The University is a “Drug Free Workplace.” A criminal background investigation will be conducted and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
EXPECTATION: Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians, with preference given to Baptists, who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. Howard Payne University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. The university is located in Brownwood, Texas, a city of over 20,000 situated near the geographical center of the state in the Texas Hill Country. Approximately 85 full-time faculty members teach over 1,150 students in the university's six schools and graduate programs.
Faculty members are expected to embrace the Christian mission and purpose of Howard Payne University and lead lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church. Your signature on the HPU Employment Application indicates your understanding and affirmation of these statements.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: To be considered, applicants must submit an Employment Application (available at: www.hputx.edu/jobs), a letter of application addressing in detail how they meet the position requirements, curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, copies of most recent teaching evaluations and the names and contact information for three professional references to:
Mrs. Katrina Lynn
Administrative Assistant, Business and Human Resources
Howard Payne University
1000 Fisk Avenue, Suite 210
Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 649-8012
E-mail: hr@hputx.edu
DEADLINE for ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Until filled