[Comedias] Tenure Track Position - Iowa State U

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Please consider forwarding the job posting below for a tenure stream assistant professor in Spanish. We seek someone to offer coursework in translation/interpretation and professions, but the research field is open.

Many thanks in advance,
CHAD


Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy ID #
131037

Title
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPANISH

Employing Department
World Languages and Cultures

Appointment Conditions
Tenure Track, 9 months, Full Time

Proposed Start Date
08/16/2014

Job Description
Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Spanish to teach language and culture courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum with an emphasis on translation, interpretation, translation studies, and Spanish for professions. The successful candidate will be expected to teach five courses per year. There is a reduced teaching load (four courses) during the first three years of appointment. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to develop additional courses in translation or interpretation as needed and develop an active research agenda. The research area is open.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Spanish or related field by the time of appointment. Demonstrated commitment to developing an active research agenda. Familiarity with the field of translation or interpretation including professional communication. Ability to participate actively in undergraduate curriculum in Languages and Cultures for Professions. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish. Effective communication in English.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience that demonstrates proficiency in the use of technology in foreign language teaching. Experience and interest in developing Spanish translation and interpretation courses in a variety of disciplines, including technical/scientific, medical, or legal. Demonstrated interest in engaging with business and industry to develop internships.

Salary
Commensurate with qualifications

Special Conditions
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.

Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply for this Vacancy" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following documents:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Transcripts - Attach as "Other Document(s)"

Additionally:
1. Provide the names and email addresses online for three references. As soon as you submit your application, an automated email will be generated to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential on-line portal.

2. Please send representative teaching evaluations (discursive and statistical if available) by email to gasta at iastate.edu<mailto:gasta at iastate.edu> or by regular mail to: Spanish Search Committee, Dept. of World Languages and Cultures, 3102 Pearson Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

When possible, selected candidates may be interviewed at the Modern Language Association Annual Conference, held January 9-12, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Attendance at this conference is not required to be considered for an interview.

If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please email Claudia Mueller at cmueller at iastate.edu<mailto:cmueller at iastate.edu> or call 515-294-9396.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment at iastate.edu<mailto:employment at iastate.edu> or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

To ensure consideration, submit application by
11-15-2013

Quick Link
www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=84348<http://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=84348>

________________
Chad M. Gasta
Associate Professor and Chair
Dept. of World Languages & Cultures
Director, International Studies
Co-Director, Languages & Cultures for Professions (LCP)
3102 Pearson Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50012-2205

(515) 294-0918
gasta at iastate.edu<mailto:gasta at iastate.edu>
language.iastate.edu/gasta<http://language.iastate.edu/gasta>



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