College Faculty: Spanish

Location: Elsah

Title:

Spanish Faculty

Department/

Location:

Languages and Cultures Department, Elsah, IL

Position Type:
Full-Time, 9-month

Summary

The Languages and Cultures Department seeks a faculty member with expertise in intermediate and advanced Spanish language and culture. Typically teaches 6-7 three credit hour courses per year, including both general education courses - first-year language requirement (GE2L), intermediate and advanced Spanish language, culture, film, and literature courses, major and minor courses in Spanish. Additional duties include advising, ongoing professional development, serving on campus-wide committees, assessment of academic programs, and supporting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia's mission as outlined in Education at The Principia.

The Languages and Cultures Department values faculty members with a passion for educating, a commitment to scholarly engagement, and an ethos of service and collegiality. You will be a primary contributor to delivering on Principia's academic vision:

"Principia College's academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world."

Who We Are

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education-blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia's team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

At Principia College, our globally focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation's oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

* Teaches 18-21 semester hours per academic year in Spanish, all levels in the program that includes language, culture, film, and literature of Spain and Latin America.

* Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia's mission

* Teaches courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education

* Works closely with students to develop their thinking, reading, writing, research, and communication skills.

* Maintains office hours, meeting with students for academic advising, conferences, and academic support

* Takes a role in administrative activities of the language program (overseeing teaching assistants, managing student workers).

* Supports the General Education curriculum, Freshman Year Experience, and writing program

* Maintains an active presence in the discipline through scholarly work and professional development

* Assists in departmental and Center work, including assessment, program review, and development of curriculum, and general business and decision making

* Serves on academic committees

* Plans and leads department field trips in/to Hispanic speaking and culture-based sites.

* Works with colleagues to continue and further develop a strong and varied language program for students with a wide range of skill levels, within the context of the mission and goals of the program.

* Helps organize on-campus culturally related events & shows willingness to be a faculty advisor for the department-related student clubs.

Core Competencies

* Technical

Skills:

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others

* Inclusive:
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences while providing a safe learning environment

* Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly; listens effectively; responds well to questions; tailors communication style to meet the need of the recipient

* Strategic thinkers:
Ability to consider complex topics from multiple perspectives and offer innovative solutions.

* Interpersonal

Skills:

Maintains confidentiality; ability to work effectively and professionally with students, faculty, and staff at all levels and build strong…