Assistant Professor in Spanish Pedagogy
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Romance Languages and Literatures
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Sep 23, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 19279
Position ID:: 181361

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Binghamton University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Spanish Pedagogy. Scholarship should focus on second language acquisition. Further specialization or interest in heritage language studies or language assessment is desirable. This position includes coordination of elementary and intermediate courses within the Spanish Division of the Department. Candidates with experience leading language programs or running professional development opportunities and pedagogical training for language faculty are particularly encouraged to apply for this position.

The selected candidate must have a strong, proven record of excellence in language teaching at the university level, with a strong preference for experience in leadership and teamwork. Tenure-track faculty teach four courses per academic year. Serving as coordinator includes one course release per academic year. The selected candidate should be prepared to teach Spanish courses at all levels of the curriculum, based on departmental need as well as area of expertise.

Specific tasks for the role of coordinator include curricular development (preparation of course syllabi and calendars across all elementary and intermediate sections), assessment of teaching materials and resources, professional training and evaluation (through pedagogical workshops and class observations), as well as advising students regarding placement within introductory and intermediate courses. The selected candidate will work closely with the Department's Chair and Undergraduate Director, as well as the Romance Language Advisor.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work closely with faculty, students, and staff. The selected candidate should actively contribute to the University's mission of advancing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through continued work and engagement with faculty, students, and staff. Commitment to this mission should be evident throughout one's submitted materials.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Spanish or an applicable field within Education or Linguistics by August 18, 2025. Given teaching responsibilities within the Spanish division of the Department, applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu.

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Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates should submit the following information for consideration using the Interview Exchange portal http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=181361:

1. cover letter describing interest and qualifications for this position,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. research statement,
4. teaching statement,
5. teaching portfolio (including sample syllabi as well as both quantitative and qualitative student evaluation data),
6. names and contact information for three references (references will be contacted at a later stage in the screening process for candidates under serious consideration).

Review of applications will begin on Monday, October 28 and continue until the position is filled.