The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) invites applications for one full-time (1.0 FTE) Spanish position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The initial appointment is a one-year term with the possibility of renewal, contingent on successful review. The teaching load is three (3) four-credit courses or equivalent per semester and will include a combination of beginning, intermediate and advanced courses in Spanish.
Deadline for application: April 7, 2023.
Successful candidates will aspire to be part of a diverse community that affirms an abundance of identities, experiences, and perspectives in order to imagine, examine and implement possibilities for individual and communal thriving both inside and outside of the Department of World Languages and Cultures (https://www.concordiacollege.edu/academics/programs-of-study/world-languages-and-cultures/). Concordia College is a recognized leader in global education and has a strong history of language education from the cradle to the grave. The Concordia Language Villages (http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/) and Concordia Language Institute (https://concordiacontinuingstudies.com/graduate-accelerated-post-bacc/language-institute/) are two programs affiliated with our institution that provide unique language learning opportunities.
Concordia College is a private, co-educational, baccalaureate liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that prepares its students to become responsible leaders in the global society. Our four-year college of approximately 1,800 undergraduates is located in the Moorhead (MN)/Fargo (ND) area, a growing metropolitan area of 235,000, consistently ranked among the nation’s most livable cities. Fargo-Moorhead is known for its quality schools, affordable housing, and the nearby Minnesota lakes country. It also boasts a thriving cultural scene, hosting a variety of professional arts organizations including its own opera, ballet, and theatre companies, symphony orchestra, film festival, and art museums and galleries. Concordia College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a commitment to excellence through diversity (https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/president/concordia-leads/excellence-through-diversity/ . A more thorough description of Concordia College and its history can be found at (https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/).
For more information and to apply, please visit https://hr.cord.edu. Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. Criminal background check is required. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have
? Ph.D. in Spanish but the specialization is open, in hand by the end of October 2023.
? Demonstrated experience and effective teaching of courses in Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world
? Native or near native proficiency in Spanish and English
? Commitment to and experience working with diverse populations
? Demonstrated passion, innovation, and enthusiasm for all levels of language instruction, and interest in advising student activities
Preferred Qualifications
Special attention will be given to candidates who possess:
? Experience in innovative curriculum development and interdisciplinary coursework
? Familiarity with General Education courses and ACTFL proficiency guidelines are desirable
? Experience including social justice topics in language courses
? Commitment to and experience working with heritage speakers
Language without limits: creating a world where everyone understands.
For over 60 years, Concordia Language Villages, based in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, has been boldly and optimistically pursuing a vision of peace and understanding by introducing learners to the languages and cultures of our world.
We are advocates for language learning and we take pride in our role in creating more language advocates. It is through exposure to language and culture that we believe we can best serve our mission: to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in our global community.
With an annual enrollment of approximately 10,000 young people and 1,500 adults, we offer a wide variety of options with sessions varying in length from one weekend to four weeks. All language levels are welcome, from beginning to advanced. Our villagers come from all 50 states and more than 40 countries.
We are a program of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.