Spanish for Heritage Language Learners (Assistant Professor)

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Appalachian State University is seeking to hire a specialist in Spanish for Heritage Language Learners at the rank of Assistant Professor. Review of applications begins October 18. 

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 (preferred but not 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.