California State University - Northridge, Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

Assistant Professor of Spanish, Latin American Literature, Peninsular Literature

Department: Modern and Classical Languages & Literatures
Effective Date of Appointment: 2014 – 2015 AY (Subject to Budgetary Approval)    
Rank: Assistant Professor of Spanish (Tenure Track) 
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications

The University:
California State University Northridge (CSUN), one of the largest of the 23 campuses of the California State University system, is located 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb with a multi-cultural population of 1.8 million people. CSUN enrolls approximately 38,000 students from diverse backgrounds, served by 2,000 faculty. CSUN is home to 9 Colleges, offering baccalaureate degrees in 69 programs, master’s degrees in 58 graduate programs, 2 doctorate programs, 55 teaching credentials in the field of education, and various opportunities in extended learning and other special programs.

CSUN is strongly committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, active learning and diversity. Our values include a respect for all people, building alliances with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and we value the diversity of all of our students and the campus community. CSUN actively encourages qualified candidates to apply who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented students.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, CSUN strives to create a community in which a diverse population can work, teach and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights of each individual. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, medical information, marital status, or veteran status. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.

Qualifications:
Required: 1) PhD in Spanish, with concentration in Latin American Literature with a sub-specialization in Peninsular literature; 2) experience in teaching or the ability to teach classes in Spanish language, peninsular literature, composition and civilization at both the lower and upper-division levels as well as literary theory and feminist literary studies; 3) experience in proficiency-based instruction and appropriate assessment procedures; 4) willingness to explore the development of interdisciplinary programs and create appropriate new courses; 5) proven excellence in undergraduate teaching; 6) ability or potential to pursue relevant research; 7) native or near native language abilities in Spanish and English; 8) experience in establishing strong ties with local high schools and colleges; 9) awareness of the latest developments in technology-supported instruction and experience in integrating its use into the learning process; 10) have a demonstrated ability to teach and mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.
Desirable: 1) preference given to those who have demonstrated experience in working with Heritage speakers of Spanish; 2) experience in teaching or the ability to teach classes in the cultures of the Spanish- speaking- world; 3) experience in teaching or ability to teach Spanish for the profession (business, law, science, etc); experience in teaching or ability to teach classes  in FLIT.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department. The standard teaching load is 12 units per semester, although reassigned time may be available for research and/or curriculum and pedagogical development. All faculty are expected to engage in scholarship and community service and to remain current in their field. All faculty are expected to serve on departmental, college, and/or university committees and to participate in other service, as needed. The University seeks individuals who will contribute to both their chosen disciplines and the University’s significant commitment to teacher preparation and general education.

Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin on November 17, 2014.  Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation to the address below.  In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:
Spanish Search Committee
Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
California State University
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California 91330-8247