Assistant Professor of Spanish/Heritage Language Education

The Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation engages in innovative research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels to develop students' language and communication skills, cultural knowledge, intercultural competency, literacy, and critical thinking in order to prepare its graduates for participation in an increasingly global and multilingual society. We offer an MA in Spanish with a concentration in Language, Literature and Culture and a concentration in Applied Language; undergraduate majors and minors in French, German, Japanese and Spanish; additional minors in Arabic, Chinese, Francophone Studies, and Italian; a graduate and undergraduate Certificate in Translating (Spanish, French, German, Japanese); a Certificate in Business Language; online courses via the University of North Carolina Language Exchange; and a variety of study abroad experiences. The Department boasts a modern Language Resource Center, which provides cutting-edge technology for language pedagogy, and a diverse faculty from around the world who offer more than 200 courses to more than 4,000 students annually.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
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Required qualifications. (1) A Ph.D. in Spanish, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field with a specialization in heritage language education; (2) additional research expertise in second language learning and acquisition, teacher training and language program development, language learning and technology, language assessment, or a related field; (3) an active research agenda with publications in heritage language education and potential for external funding; and (4) an ability to teach courses in Spanish at all levels, in particular undergraduate courses for Spanish for Heritage language learners, along with upper- level and graduate courses taught within the candidate's areas of specialization. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience teaching Spanish courses for heritage speakers. Successful candidates will be expected to teach and develop graduate and undergraduate courses for online and face-to-face delivery.

Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university. We seek scholars whose research foci complement existing departmental strengths in translation and interpreting, literary and cultural studies, language pedagogy, applied and sociolinguistics.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to teach both graduate and undergraduate classes, to participate in program building, and to contribute to the department's programming in community outreach and study abroad; a potential to secure appropriate external funding; and the potential to make dynamic, innovative contributions to the intellectual mission of the Spanish program with special emphasis on Heritage Language education.

Application: Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For more information regarding the position, and to apply electronically go to https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position number # 5413). Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission:

1. A cover letter that addresses the job requirements identified, as well as the candidate's teaching philosophy and research agenda.
2. A current and complete curriculum vitae.
3. Only finalists for the position will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and transcripts.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official
transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background
check.

For additional information, please contact David Boyd (davidboyd@charlotte.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.