Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Spanish

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) invites applications for one full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish position. The teaching load is three (3) four-credit courses or equivalent per semester, and will include a combination of beginning, intermediate and advanced courses in Spanish, as well as potential collaborations with other academic units, such as the M.Ed. in World Language Instruction, various interdisciplinary programs, and First-Year Experience courses. Preference will be given to generalists with a commitment to developing and teaching innovative courses in Spanish.

Concordia College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://hr.cord.edu for details and to submit: 1) a cover letter that details your teaching experiences, commitment to inclusive excellence; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) teaching statement; 4) transcripts and 5) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Letter writers will be automatically contacted upon submission of your application. Providing student course evaluations is an example of optional materials that candidates are encouraged to upload.

To ensure full review of application submit by November 10th, 2023

Successful candidates will aspire to be part of a diverse community that affirms an abundance of identities, experiences, and perspectives in order to imagine, examine, and implement possibilities for individual and communal thriving both inside and outside of the Department of World Languages and Cultures (https://www.concordiacollege.edu/academics/programs-of-study/world-languages-and-cultures/). Concordia College is a recognized leader in global education and has a strong history of language education from the cradle to the grave. The Concordia Language Villages (http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/) and Concordia Language Institute (https://concordiacontinuingstudies.com/graduate-accelerated-post-bacc/language-institute/) are two programs affiliated with our institution that provide unique language learning opportunities.

Concordia College is a private, co-educational, baccalaureate liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that prepares its students to become responsible leaders in the global society. Our four-year college of approximately 1,800 undergraduates is located in the Moorhead (MN)/Fargo (ND) area, a growing metropolitan area of 235,000, consistently ranked among the nation’s most livable cities. Fargo-Moorhead is known for its quality schools, affordable housing, and the nearby Minnesota lakes country. It also boasts a thriving cultural scene, hosting a variety of professional arts organizations including its own opera, ballet, and theatre companies, symphony orchestra, film festival, and art museums and galleries. Concordia College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a commitment to excellence through diversity (https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/president/concordia-leads/excellence-through-diversity/ . A more thorough description of Concordia College and its history can be found at (https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/).

For more information and to apply, please visit https://hr.cord.edu. Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. Criminal background check is required.

The successful candidate will have

• Ph.D. in Spanish/Hispanic Studies, but the specialization is open, in hand by the end of July, 2024.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Commitment to and experience working with diverse populations of students.
• Demonstrated passion, innovation, and enthusiasm for all levels of language instruction, and interest in advising student activities.

Special attention will be given to candidates who possess:

• Demonstrated experience and effective teaching of courses in the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world from an interdisciplinary approach.
• Expertise in second language acquisition theories and practice.
• The ability to teach another language.
• Experience in innovative curriculum development and interdisciplinary coursework.
• Familiarity with General Education courses and ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
• Experience integrating theories of intercultural citizenship throughout the Spanish curriculum.
• Commitment to and experience working with heritage speakers.