Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
Williamsport, PA
Full Time
Entry Level
Lycoming College is hiring a Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
With an opening sparked by a department member moving into the Administration, the department of Modern Language Studies at Lycoming College invites applications for a one-year full-time Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish beginning Fall 2024, with possibility of renewal. Area of specialization is open. We are interested in candidates whose work incorporates race, gender, and/or border studies. As part of the 3-3 teaching load, candidates should be prepared to teach language courses, introductory courses, courses on literature and culture, and advanced courses in their field of specialization.
Required Experience and Qualifications: M.A. required, Ph.D. preferred. Native or near-native fluency as well as demonstrated teaching competency in Spanish required. The ideal candidate will have sustained living experience in a Spanish-speaking country, evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, a serious commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment, and evidence of potential for related scholarship.
Application details:
Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and is becoming increasingly recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and for students gaining the skills needed upon graduation in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries, and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. The College offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, including 30% international and domestic students of color. Students represent 25 states and territories and 15 countries.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
With an opening sparked by a department member moving into the Administration, the department of Modern Language Studies at Lycoming College invites applications for a one-year full-time Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish beginning Fall 2024, with possibility of renewal. Area of specialization is open. We are interested in candidates whose work incorporates race, gender, and/or border studies. As part of the 3-3 teaching load, candidates should be prepared to teach language courses, introductory courses, courses on literature and culture, and advanced courses in their field of specialization.
Required Experience and Qualifications: M.A. required, Ph.D. preferred. Native or near-native fluency as well as demonstrated teaching competency in Spanish required. The ideal candidate will have sustained living experience in a Spanish-speaking country, evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, a serious commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment, and evidence of potential for related scholarship.
Application details:
Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Teaching Philosophy— please include why you are interested in teaching in a liberal arts academic environment and how you address diversity and inclusion in your courses.
- Any additional materials that would support your application, such as previously used syllabi or evidence of successful teaching.
- Two letters of recommendation which can be emailed to [email protected]
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and is becoming increasingly recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and for students gaining the skills needed upon graduation in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries, and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. The College offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, including 30% international and domestic students of color. Students represent 25 states and territories and 15 countries.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
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