Employment Opportunities
Assistant Professor position in Spanish
Texas Tech University, a research institution with over 32,000 students, seeks an Assistant Professor in Spanish with a specialization in Contemporary Latin American Literature to start Fall 2012. Special consideration will be given to candidates with an ability to teach in Portuguese Studies. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is required; responsibilities include an ongoing program of research and commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Candidate will contribute to a strong doctoral program in Spanish. Preference will be given to candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University. Service to the department, college, and university is expected. Must have Ph.D. in hand by beginning of appointment. Apply online at https://jobs.texastech.edu, requisition #2012TFL453.
Send letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy, 3 letters of reference, and a writing sample to:
Ms. Theresa Madrid
Attn. Spanish Search Committee
Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures
Texas Tech University
PO Box 42071
Lubbock, Texas 79409-2071
Review of applications begins December 1, 2011, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability or status as a U.S. veteran. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and consider the needs of dual career couples.