Assistant Professor of Spanish

Assistant Professor of Spanish Like Employer:Company Confidential Location:Memphis, TN United States Last Updated:01/27/2012 Job Description Institution:Rhodes CollegePosition Title: Assistant Professor of SpanishJob Location:Memphis, TNDescription: The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a one year assistant professor position as a sabbatical replacement in Spanish to begin August 2012. PhD in hand by July 1, 2012. Preference will be given to candidates who specialize in 18th 21st century Peninsular Spanish literature and cultural studies. Additional areas of teaching interest that would be desirable include second language acquisition and film studies. The candidate should be familiar with contemporary theories of second language acquisition and have a record of excellence in teaching. Teaching load will be 3 3. Native or near native fluency in Spanish required.Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Rhodes College values an inclusive and welcoming environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and is the nation's 19th largest city. The city provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis by following this link ;BRPlease apply online at jobs.rhodes.edu. Only electronic submissions will be considered.Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcript, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information contact Dr. Katheryn Wright, Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, [click on "Apply Online" button] . Review of completed applications will begin March 1,2012, and continue until the position is filled.Category: Education, Training and Library, Keywords: General Assistant Professor