Assistant Professor of Spanish

The department of World Languages and Cultures at Marist College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish with a specialization in contemporary Latin American/Latinx literature and cultures to begin in August 2024. Teaching responsibilities include all levels of Spanish language, survey courses in literature, and a senior seminar. Candidates with experience or strong interest in community-based learning projects are especially welcome. The candidate should have proven ability to integrate technology into instruction and be open to a variety of course delivery methods (e.g. online or hybrid). The successful candidate will contribute to our programs in Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Global Studies, and First Year Seminar.

This position is part of an ongoing Diversity and Global Studies cluster hire, and we will welcome additional new faculty members as part of our Global Studies cluster. These new faculty members will join faculty in the departments of English, history, world languages and cultures, and political science who focus on Global Studies generally, and Africana Studies and Latinx & Latin American Studies specifically. The position is also part of a major college-wide hiring initiative with the goal of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Spanish or related field is required. Teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness is required.

Essential Functions:

The teaching load will be 3-4, however, faculty who achieve and maintain an outstanding record of scholarship maybe eligible for a 3-3 teaching load. In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, faculty participate regularly in service activities for our students, Marist College, and the community.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References. We ask that candidates include in their cover letter any experiences working with under-represented students or communities, as we seek to promote inclusion, diversity, and equity in our department.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

• Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The department of World Languages and Cultures includes 5 faculty and offers majors Spanish, French, and Italian, in addition to courses at various levels in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, German, Russian, and Latin. Students in our major programs are usually double majors in Teacher Education, Business, Fashion, History, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, and Biomedical Sciences, among others. The department hosts the Weiss Language Center, a multimedia tech classroom and student support center. Faculty in the department work very closely with Marist Abroad to support Marist programs at Florence and Madrid, as well as with the Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership in community-based learning projects in the Hudson Valley. The department is housed within the School of Liberal Arts along with departments in English, History, Philosophy, and Political Science.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities and other activities as needed. Flexible work schedule, course schedule varies each semester.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1