Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Central Florida (UCF)invites applications for a nine-month, tenure earning faculty position at the rank of assistant professor of Spanish Linguistics, anticipated to begin August 2022.

Duties:  The appointment carries a 3/2 teaching load, including undergraduate and graduate courses and a research component. 

UCF Information:  UCF is a major metropolitan research university and is home to a growing and diverse student population of over 70,000 students, almost 2,000 faculty, and more than 4,700 staff. Located in Orlando, FL, the center of a growing, diverse community of nearly two million people, we solve tomorrow’s greatest challenges through a commitment to academic, inclusive, and operational excellence. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers B.A. and M.A. degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. For more information about the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, please visit our website at http://mll.cah.ucf.edu.  For more information about UCF, please visit the website at http://www.ucf.edu.

Minimum Requirements:  A Ph.D. in Spanish with a concentration in linguistics or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.  Native or near native fluency in both Spanish and English is required.  Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.  The candidate must be authorized to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferences:  A specialization in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, or sociolinguistics as well as experience in teaching upper-division courses. The preferred candidate will also have experience with a variety of teaching modalities (i.e., online, hybrid, mixed mode, and face-to face courses).

Application Process:  The university requires that all applicants apply online at https://www.ucf.edu/jobs. To be considered, please attach the following documents at the time of application: (1) letter of application indicating qualifications for the position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information for three professional references. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later time.

Candidates will not be considered until all of the above-referenced materials are received. Candidates are responsible for ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly.

Review of applications will begin immediately once the position closes on November 18, 2021.

For further questions about this position, please contact Dr. Lisa Nalbone at Lisa.Nalbone@ucf.edu.

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The UCF's affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office for Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

 


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