Assistant Professor of Spanish

Classification Title

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Hire Types

Faculty

Division

Academic and Student Affairs

Department

College of Arts, Letters and Sciences

Unit

English, Philosophy, Spanish and Humanities

Location

Marshall, MN

FLSA

Exempt

Full/Part Time

Part Time

FTE

.75

Employment Condition

Fixed Term

Work Shift

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Posting Details

Salary Minimum

Salary Maximum

Salary Type

Per Credit

Bargaining Unit/Plan

209, IFO

Job Description

This fixed-term assistant professor position’s primary duty will be mentoring concurrent enrollment instructors (high school teachers) in the Spanish College Now dual credit program. Mentoring responsibilities include maintaining communications with high school, department, and College Now personnel; reviewing syllabi; conducting assessment to insure rigor and quality of the program; conducting site visits; and offering assistance to teachers to improve their teaching of Spanish language and culture. The position may also teach introductory Spanish courses for the English, Philosophy, Spanish, and Humanities Department as needed and other courses as appropriate according to applicant’s qualifications. Instructors must follow programmatic standards in courses they teach and mentor and work from a common curriculum developed by the department. Instructors should be available to students and mentees outside of class time. The person in this position will also support the on-campus Spanish program through advising and engaging in service to the university and community. This position will be 66-80% of a full-time load (approximately 15-18 credits depending on need). Preference will be given to applicants who can teach classes on campus in Marshall, Minnesota and travel to concurrent enrollment sites in Minnesota.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Other Requirements

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

Benefits Info

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Posting Number

SMSU2021245P

Number of Vacancies

1

Re-posting

No

Desired Start Date

08/14/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

06/13/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Accept Applications

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Posting Contact

laura.jones.2@smsu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.