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Job Information

ID :

#10067150

# of Positions :

1

Experience Required :

none

Duration :

Full Time Regular

Shift :

First Shift (Day)

Hours per week :

40

Job Description

Department of Languages and Literatures
Founders 134
University of San Diego
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, Ca 92110

Assistant Professor of Spanish (Latin America)

The Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure track position in Spanish at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2010. We seek a generalist in Latin American literature (specialization in Andean or Central American literature and culture is a plus) whose qualifications include a Ph.D. (in hand by start date) and native or near native proficiency in Spanish and English. The candidate must have a strong commitment to teaching and scholarly achievement, as well as sincere interest in teaching Spanish language courses at all levels. All application materials must be received by November 9, 2009. Please include curriculum vitae, a letter of application, a two-page statement of teaching philosophy, samples of teaching evaluations, sample of scholarship, three recent letters of recommendation, and a copy of graduate transcripts. Please send materials to: Dr. Richard Stroik, Chair, Department of Languages and Literatures, 5998 Alcala Park, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92110-2492. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the MLA. The University of San Diego is an EOE Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.