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Assistant Professor of Spanish
Contact Information
| Company Name: | Loras College |
| Job Location: |
Information and Administrative Offices 1450 Alta Vista DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
Job Details
| Job Category: | Education |
| Job Type: | Employee |
| Job Status: | Full Time |
| Shift: | First Shift |
| Pay: | To be discussed at time of interview. |
| Min. Education: | Doctorate |
| Benefits: | Health Insurance |
| Dental Insurance | |
| Vision Insurance | |
| Life Insurance | |
| Retirement Plan | |
| Paid Vacation | |
| Paid Sick Leave | |
| Paid Holidays | |
| Tuition Reimbursment | |
| Num. Positions: | 1 |
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Spanish program at Loras College seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Spanish. We are seeking a generalist with native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, training and research/teaching interests in Latin American studies and prior college-level teaching experience The successful candidate will teach all levels of Spanish language, culture and literature, have strong familiarity with ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the National Standards, contribute to the college’s General Education curriculum, participate in program and college service activities, advise and mentor students, be proficient in the use of technology and maintain an active teaching-oriented program of scholarly research. Teaching load is 4-3, 3-4, or 3-1-3 with J-Term.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Ph.D. in Spanish or related area in hand by August 2009 is required. Prior college-level teaching experience, including Teaching Assistantships.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualification, education and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, tuition remission program, family membership in Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool, free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.
DIVISION OF LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE: The Spanish Program consists of three full-time faculty members, and is housed within the Language & Literature division consisting of twelve full-time faculty. The Language & Literature Divisions offers majors in Spanish, English-Literature, and English-Creative Writing.
THE COLLEGE. Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution with preprofessional and career preparation and dedicated to high academic, ethical and moral standards. The student body consists of approximately 1,800 students, over 90 percent of whom are full-time undergraduates. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the College and respect the College’s Catholic tradition. The college is a wireless, laptop campus and there will be opportunity for developing technology-rich, interdisciplinary science courses for the general education curriculum.THE COMMUNITY. Loras College’s 60 acre campus is located on one of Dubuque’s highest bluffs, overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuque’s population is approximately 60,000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuque’s unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities, and in addition, there are sporting events, shopping facilities, schools, and churches that are convenient to its residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer, cool spring and fall, and winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry. Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, liberal arts, coeducational institution of approximately 1,600 students. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the college and to respect its Catholic tradition.APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by November 24th will be given first consideration. For more information contact, Chairperson, Spanish Search Committee, Dr. Kevin Koch at (563) 588-7536 or [email protected].
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must go to: http://loras.iapplicants.jobs. Please upload: your letter of application and curriculum vitae using the UPLOAD resume feature. You will need to combine your documents into one document before uploading. Do not send reference letters until requested. Please contact the Loras College HOD office at (563) 588-7110 if you have any questions.
AA/EOE. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. Please visit www.loras.edu for additional information about Loras College.
How To Apply
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