Spanish & Portuguese 2012-2013

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2012-2013 SPANISH & PORTUGUESE JOBS (TT / Full-Time)
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AAA Name of College/University (State)- Position - Date
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Arizona State University - TT Asst. Spanish Linguistics - Nov. 16
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Augustana C, South Dakota- TT Asst. - Spanish (generalist). - NOV. 1
Tenure-track assistant professor position in Spanish, beginning Fall 2013. Seeking generalist able to teach Spanish language, literature and culture courses at all levels, and occasional related courses in English to all language majors.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish or Hispanic Studies in hand by date of hire, and native or near-native proficiency in Spanish. Commitment to and demonstrated experience in undergraduate teaching, experience with information technology and technology-mediated instruction, evidence of scholarly potential, and commitment to the mission of a private, liberal arts, church-related college are required.

Responsibilities: Teach three courses per semester and one course in two-of-three January Interims. Expected to advise students, engage in scholarship and provide service to College and community.

Salary: Competitive, dependent upon qualifications, and experience.

Review of applications begins Nov. 1, 2012, and concludes Dec. 1 or until position is filled. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview at the 2013 MLA Convention; top two candidates will be invited for on-campus interviews. Prior to Dec. 1, please send letter of application addressing the above qualifications, CV, teaching philosophy statement, official graduate transcripts, and three current letters of reference (at least one of which must address candidate's performance as a classroom teacher).

Please submit your applications materials electronically to [mailto:humanresources@augie.edu humanresources@augie.edu]. While electronic submissions are preferred, application materials may be mailed to: Dean of the College, Augustana College, Box 763, Sioux Falls, SD 57197

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Augusta SU, Georgia - TT Asst. - Latin American Lit. - OCT. 15
Assistant Professor of Spanish The Department of English and Foreign Languages invites applications for a tenure-track position in Spanish language and culture with a concentration in Latin American literature beginning Fall 2013. Applicants must be interested in teaching undergraduate classes in Spanish at all levels, from introductory language courses through the major. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by the time of the appointment. Online teaching and/or grant writing experience desirable, as are qualifications to teach a second foreign language. For full consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by October 15, 2012 to Lillie B. Johnson, Chair, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Augusta State University, Box 19, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

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Ball State University - TT Assistant Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
Tenure-track faculty position available August 16, 2013.

Responsibilities: open specialty (with emphasis in Peninsular) capable of teaching a full range of courses in Spanish language, literature, and culture.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.www.bsu.edu/languages

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California State University, Fullerton - TT - Spanish Literature (Peninsular) - Nov. 1
Duties include: teaching all levels of Spanish, but primarily upper-division and graduate-level courses in Spanish Peninsular literature and culture; student advisement; and contribution to department and university governance.

Required: Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and a Ph.D. in Spanish, with a specialization in Peninsular Literature, preferably in Golden Age. Ph.D. by August 2013 is required. If ABD, please have your dissertation chair provide a letter indicating your progress to date and detailing a timeline to completion. Degree must be completed by date of appointment.

Desirable: Additional background in other areas such as translation, cultural studies, or other related fields is highly desirable.

The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track.

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2012. The search committee will begin reviewing applications and continue its review until the position is filled.

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===Central Michigan University (MI)- TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Nov. 16 === The Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of Spanish, beginning in the 2013-2014 academic year. We seek a specialist in Applied Linguistics in Spanish with an emphasis on translation and/or bilingualism, and with the ability to teach a full range of undergraduate Spanish language courses and graduate-level seminars (also in hybrid and online formats). The ideal candidate will help develop a new certificate in translation and coordinate our basic language courses. Other desirable areas include Second Language Acquisition, Computer-Assisted Language Learning, or experience in coordinating basic language courses. The normal teaching load is 18 credit hours per academic year. Requirements: Ph.D. by August 2013; native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English.

Applicants must apply on-line at: http://www.jobs.cmich.edu. Required materials include a letter of application, c.v., copies of graduate transcript(s), evidence of excellence in teaching and of commitment to scholarship. In addition, have three current letters of reference (at least one of the letters must be from a colleague or supervisor who has directly observed your teaching) sent to: Dr. Mary-Garland Jackson, Search Committee Chair, 305 Pearce, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859. Applications must be submitted by November 16th. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA Convention. CMU, and AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community.

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Christopher Newport U. (VA) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Nov. 2
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Christopher Newport U. (VA) - TT Asst. or Assoc. - Spanish/2nd Lang Acquisitition - Nov. 9
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Columbia College (MO) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
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Clayton State U. (GA) - TT Asst. Spanish - January 15, 2013
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Columbus State U. (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Jan. 15
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Denison University (OH) -TT Asst. Hispanic cinema studies - Nov. 21
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Doane College, Nebraska - TT Asst. - Nov. 1
Generalist. Doane College invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Spanish for fall 2013. Ph.D. or advanced ABD, college teaching experience, and a commitment to teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts college preferred. The successful candidate will be a generalist to teach all levels of Spanish including elementary, intermediate and advanced language classes; literature and culture of Latin America and Spain. Preference may be given to a candidate who is interested in seeking cultural and service connections with the community. S/he also will have the opportunity to teach in interdisciplinary programs. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and contact information for three references electronically to Dr. John M. Burney, Vice President for Academic Affairs, [mailto:AcademicAffairs@doane.edu AcademicAffairs@doane.edu]. For more information visit the Doane College website at http://doane.edu Review of applications will begin November 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Doane College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of the nation.

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Evergreen State College (WA) - FT Faculty - Spanish & Latin American Lit. - Jan. 9, 2013
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Ferris State University (MI) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Dec. 11
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Georgia Tech (Atlanta, GA) - Assistant Professor of Spanish (or higher rank) - Nov. 29
The School of Modern Languages in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) announces an opening for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor or higher rank of Spanish to begin August 2013. The appointment is contingent upon final budget approval. We seek candidates with a PhD in Spanish language, literature, or cultural studies (or in a related field), with native or near-native Spanish fluency, and with outstanding scholarly potential and excellent teaching skills. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in Latin American studies and applied language as well as a strong intercultural and interdisciplinary orientation. Possible areas for interdisciplinary collaboration include but are not limited to: race and ethnicity studies; Afro-Hispanic and African diaspora studies; digital media; science, environment and policy studies; industry, business- and health-related fields. A desire to take an active role in study abroad initiatives is a plus.

The School of Modern Languages offers a major in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (ALIS), in which students achieve professional-level proficiency and intercultural competence with content-based courses in Societies and Cultures, Industry and Technology, Arts and Media. In addition we offer two joint majors: in International Affairs and Modern Languages and in Global Economics and Modern Languages. Interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty in the other language groups in Modern Languages as well as faculty from other Schools in the Ivan Allen College and with other units at Georgia Tech with a Latin American focus are strongly encouraged.

Applicants should forward a letter of interest, a dossier including a curriculum vitae, and (3) letters of recommendation to Loretta Walker, School of Modern Languages, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0375. Deadline is November 29, 2012. Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Guilford College (NC) - TT Asst. Professor (Latin American Specialist - Nov. 1
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Harvard U. - Asst. Professor, Latino Studies - Nov. 1
Latino Studies: Harvard University. The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Program of History and Literature seek to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in Latino Studies. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2013. We are looking for a scholar with a combined approach between Latino and Latin-American histories, literatures and cultures. Native or near-native skills in both Spanish and English are required. Applicants should have an active record of research and publication, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and the ability to design interdisciplinary courses. Teaching duties include courses in History and Literature and in Romance Languages and Literatures, as well as advising undergraduate and graduate theses.

Please submit a cover letter, a CV, an abstract of the dissertation and/or other major publications, the names and contact information of three references, a teaching statement, a research statement, and a writing sample through the ARIeS portal (academicpositions.harvard.edu). All application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by November 1st.
 * Also posted at Cultural Studies/Ethnic Studies 2012-13

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Immaculata University (PA) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
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Loyola University Chicago - TT Asst. - Latin American Studies/Spanish - October 30
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Middlebury College - TT Asst. Prof. Medieval/ Colonial - Nov. 1
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Tenure-track position in Spanish, with a focus on the fields of Hispanic Medieval and/or Colonial literature and culture. Appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (Ph.D) or instructor (ABD). Application deadline: November 1, 2012.

Request for more materials: Rejection: Preliminary interview (skype, MLA, phone) scheduled: Rejection post-MLA: Campus visit: Offer made:

Monmouth College (IL) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Nov. 26
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Oregon State University - TT Asst. Spanish & Socioling. - Oct. 31, 2012
Oregon State University Foreign Languages and Literatures Program is seeking applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Spanish and Sociolinguistics. Responsibilities will included teaching classes, advising and research. Required qualifications include Ph.D. in Spanish or like appropriate discipline, native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English, evidence of teaching excellence, record of working with diverse students and faculty and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

To review posting and apply, go to oregonstate.edu/jobs. Apply to posting # 0009524. Closing date is '''October 31, 2012. '''

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Penn State U. - Asst. Professor, Hispanic Linguistics - Dec. 1
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Penn State U. - Asst/ or Assoc. Prof. - Latin American - Dec. 1
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Rice University (TX) - TT Asst or Assoc. - Brazilian Literature and Culture - Nov. 30
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Sam Houston State University (TX) - Asst. Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
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San Diego State U. - Associate Professor in Spanish Linguistics and/or SLA
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Spelman College (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of Portuguese - Nov. 30
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Spelman College (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Nov. 30
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - TT Asst. 19th century Latin American Lit - Nov. 30
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Tennessee Technological University - TT Asst. - Nov. 5
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University of California, Merced - Assistant Professor, Spanish Linguistics - Nov. 15, 2012
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University of Chicago - 2 positions (TT or Tenured) - Latin American Lit. - Oct. 15
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago invites applications for two faculty positions in Latin American literature, one at the Assistant Professor rank, the other open rank (Assistant, Associate, or full Professor). One of these positions will have a focus in colonial Latin American literature and the other in twentieth-century Latin American literature. Beyond that, the areas of specialization are open.

All materials, except letters of recommendation, must be submitted online via the University of Chicago Academic Career Opportunities website at tinyurl.com/LatAm2012. Recommendation letters must be submitted by your referees or a portfolio service (such as Interfolio) either through the Academic Careers website (strongly preferred) or by email to jhurtart@uchicago.edu. For full consideration, all materials (including recommendation letters) must be received by October 15, 2012. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled; no materials will be accepted after December 15, 2012.

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University of Louisville - Assistant Professor of Spanish (Interpreting Studies) - Review begins Sept. 15
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University of Michigan - TT Asst. Modern - Nov. 12
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke - TT Asst. Contemp. Latin Am. Lit. - Open Until Filled
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University of Texas at Arlington - TT Assistant Professor, Spanish & Translation - Nov. 15
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University of Utah - Assistant Prof, Latin American Literary & Cultural Studies - Nov. 15
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University of Utah - TT Asst. Portuguese - Nov. 16
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University of Virginia - TT Asst. Latin American / Colonial - Nov 15
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University of Virginia - TT Asst. Luso-Brazilian Studies - Nov. 15
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - Asst. Prof, Spanish Linguistics - Oct. 1
The position calls for a candidate with a PhD in Spanish linguistics who has native or near-native fluency in Spanish and who is able to teach all levels of undergraduate language and a variety of upper-level courses. These courses may include phonetics, 2nd language acquisition, and linguistics

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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - Asst. Prof, Spanish Literature - Oct. 1
The position calls for a candidate with a PhD who has native or near-native fluency in Spanish and who is able to teach all levels of undergraduate language and a variety of upper-level courses. These courses may include Literature of the Southern Cone, Latin American Civilization, and literature or culture focusing on gender studies and/or ethnic and racial studies

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Valdosta State U. (GA) - TT Assistant Professor of Spanish - Nov. 15
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Wesleyan University, TT Asst. Modern Peninsular Studies - Dec. 1
Effective July 1, 2013. Assistant professor (tenure-track) in Spanish. Primary focus on modern peninsular Spanish studies (literature, culture and the visual arts). Historical, interdisciplinary and intercultural breadth essential. Although the field is open (excluding only 20th-century Spanish theater), we are particularly interested in colleagues whose scholarship and teaching explore comparative, transatlantic and/or transcultural perspectives.

Submit cover letter, CV, 3 letters of reference, and a 15-25 page writing sample in English or Spanish, by December 1, to careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/3496

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West Texas A&M University - TT Asst. Generalist, Lang. Acquisition, Peninsular, Film Studies - Dec. 1
West Texas A&M Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish beginning in August 2013. We are looking for a generalist that is a qualified candidate in one or more of the following areas of specialization: Second Language Acquisition, Peninsular Literature and Culture, or Hispanic Film Studies. Applicants should have experience, enthusiasm and excellence in college-level teaching, a commitment to research and scholarship, native or near-native English and Spanish, and a willingness to contribute to a growing and collegial Spanish program. An enthusiasm to lead and plan study abroad programs is highly desirable. A commitment to and experience teaching Heritage Speakers is also recommended.The successful candidate will be teaching all levels of Spanish, assist in advising students, and participate in department- and university-related service.

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Western Oregon University - TT Asst. Professor of Spanish - Open Until Filled
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Post-docs and Visiting positions
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AAA Name of College/University (State) - Date
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Williams College (MA) - 3 yr. Visiting Position - Nov. 15
Visiting three-year (renewable) position teaching Spanish language at all levels, beginning September 2013.

In addition to teaching 3-2, the successful candidate will also offer a colloquium presentation during each semester on new developments in language pedagogy and technology in the classroom; work closely with Spanish Teaching Assistants; and serve as a liaison to the Language Lab Director regarding new foreign language technologies.

Please send a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference, postmarked no later than November 15th, 2012 to Professor Soledad Fox, Chair, Department of Romance Languages, Williams College, 85 Mission Park Drive, Williamstown, MA 01267.

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Salaries
Inspired by other fields represented in this wiki, I thought it would be interesting to post basic information of the offers we have received in order to get a better idea of what the working conditions of our field are.