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Posting Number:20241156FPosition Title:Tenure-track Assistant Professor – SpanishPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:140- Romance Languages & LiteraturePosition Summary:
The Department of Spanish at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2025, with a focus on Afro-Hispanic or Latin American Indigenous language and/or culture. This position is open to scholars of literature, culture, and linguistics. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: decolonial studies, the African diaspora, indigenous rights, identity, bilingualism, language policy, and sociolinguistics. Scholars whose work encourages collaboration in the Department and across the university are especially welcome.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the University’s mission. Successful candidates will, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and excellence in the academic community. Villanova is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will conduct scholarly research and teach courses in their area of expertise, as well as Spanish language courses.
- Additional responsibilities include advising students and actively participating in the department’s efforts to foster a vibrant and collaborative academic community.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or have defended their doctoral dissertation by August 1st, 2025.
- A history of scholarly achievement with demonstrated excellence in teaching is required, as is near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English.
Preferred Qualifications:Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:
Applicants should submit the following materials online at https://jobs.villanova.edu by October 6, 2024:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- research statement
- statement of teaching philosophy
- statement of contribution to mission
- a writing sample
- two complete sets of student evaluations
- contact information for three (3) references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation.
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Veronika Ryjik, Chair, Department of Spanish, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster, Villanova, PA 19085. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Date:08/26/2024Closing Date (11:59pm ET):10/07/2024Salary Posting Information:
Competitive
Salary Band:Job Classification:faculty
