Spanish for Heritage Language Learners Assistant Professor

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Nov 07, 2024

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Position Title	Spanish for Heritage Language Learners Assistant Professor
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
Provide Rank	Assistant Professor
Position Number	010921
Department	Languages, Literatures & Cultures - 250250

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	PhD / EdD by time of appointment Primary expertise in teaching Spanish for Heritage language learners Evidence of: effective teaching at university/college level ongoing research and scholarly activities Native/near-native fluency in Spanish and English
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)	Applied Linguistics, including Sociolinguistics, Spanish for the Professions, and/or Interpretation Ecocritical approaches to climate change and sustainability Indigenous Studies, Afro-Latinx Studies, and/or Chicanx Studies Primary research focus in Spanish for Heritage Learners preferred, but other areas may also be considered Involvement in university/departmental service related to curriculum; for example, experience with supporting student organizations, internship organization and placement, coordinating student volunteers, developing service-learning courses, recruitment and retention efforts, study abroad, etc.
License/Certification Required	None
Description of the Department or Unit	The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures is home to a diverse faculty, and offers a variety of courses in language, culture, literature, and linguistics. These courses support General Education as well as the department's programs which include majors in East Asian Languages and Cultures, French and Francophone Studies, German, Spanish and Hispanic Studies, and initial licensure programs for K-12 French and Spanish teachers. The department also offers minors in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and TESL/Applied Linguistics, two years of instruction in Latin, and graduate programs in French and Spanish K-12 and College Teaching. The department collaborates with the Honors College, the International Business program, the Reich College of Education, and the interdisciplinary Global Studies program within the College of Arts and Sciences. The department also works closely with Appalachian's Office of International Education and Development offering short-term faculty-led programs abroad and a large number of semester- and year-long exchange programs. The department and the College of Arts and Sciences are committed to supporting the ongoing professional development of all faculty, including at the rank of Lecturer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across the curriculum (at all levels) as needed Aid in the development of courses for Heritage Spanish learners in our curriculum Maintain an active research agenda Provide department and university service
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Appointment Type	1.0
Number Of Months Per Year	9
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire	08/01/2025
Suggested Salary Range	Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:	N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description	ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants	A complete application includes the following: A cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page) Writing sample (approx. 25 page max) Names and full contact information for three professional references Unofficial transcripts
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires	The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires	The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date	09/18/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	10/18/2024
Search Chair Name	Adrienne Erazo
Search Chair Email	erazoad@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48120
Posting Number	FA00444P