LINGUIST List 26.3550

Fri Aug 07 2015

Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Translation: Assistant Professor, Rowan University

Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>


Date: 06-Aug-2015
From: Marilyn Manley <manleyrowan.edu>
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Translation: Assistant Professor, Rowan University, New Jersey, USA
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University or Organization: Rowan University
Department: Foreign Languages and Literatures
Job Location: New Jersey, USA
Web Address: http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/chss/departments/foreignlanguage/index.html
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish Translation/Interpretation, Tenure Track

Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Translation

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Rowan University seeks a dynamic tenure-track Assistant Professor to lead a new departmental initiative in Spanish Translation and Interpretation, to begin September 1, 2016.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Translation and Interpretation Studies in Spanish or Applied Hispanic Linguistics with a focus in Translation and Interpretation from an accredited U.S. or equivalent non-U.S. institution. Native or near native fluency in Spanish and English. Substantial teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated commitment to an active research agenda.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and interest in teaching and developing Spanish translation, interpretation, and professional courses in several fields, such as business, medical and legal Spanish; in addition to these courses, this faculty member is expected to be able to teach Spanish language courses at all levels of instruction. Experience and interest in developing internships, community outreach and service learning opportunities in applied Spanish. Proficiency in technology in foreign language teaching, with interest in teaching online or hybrid courses a plus.

Duties Include:

A 3/3 teaching load is guaranteed for the first two years and can be renewed annually with evidence of continuing scholarship. Candidates must be committed to service, including advising and mentoring students, and participating in department, college, and university service.

Starting Date: September 1, 2016

For more information about Rowan University and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, please visit: http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/chss/departments/foreignlanguage/index.html.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2015.

All applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system at the application website below.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts of undergraduate and graduate studies, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, three recent letters of recommendation, and supporting materials such as syllabi and teaching evaluations.

Please direct any questions to the Search Chair, Dr. Marilyn S. Manley (email below).

Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time permanent basis.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2015

Web Address for Applications: http://goo.gl/liOWZP
Contact Information:
Dr. Marilyn Manley
Email: manleyrowan.edu

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