Assistant Professor, Spanish, Languages and Linguistics

Assistant Professor Of Spanish

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The Department of Languages and Linguistics seeks an Assistant Professor of Spanish specializing in Peninsular Spanish. This is a tenure track position. We are looking for a candidate who can contribute across the undergraduate Spanish curriculum and is prepared to teach elementary, intermediate, and advanced Spanish language courses, as well as upper-division courses in their area of expertise. Candidates should have a strong background in Peninsular literature and cultural studies, with additional interests in areas such as film and visual culture, digital media and digital humanities, Iberian studies, or contemporary cultural studies.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to current, proficiency-oriented and technology-enhanced approaches to language instruction.

Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, scholarly writing sample, teaching philosophy (which should specifically address the demands of this position as described) and a copy of your terminal degree transcript.

In addition, the applicant will be requested to enter the names and email addresses for three (3) reference providers.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity.

The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.