Description
As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Department of Languages and Cultures to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by teaching heritage learners and Spanish for the professions.
The Department of Languages and Cultures at Marian University-Indianapolis seeks qualified applicants who employ innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to teaching for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish.
The Department of Languages and Cultures at Marian University-Indianapolis seeks qualified applicants for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish.
This full-time, 18-month position teaching Spanish will begin in January 2025 and continue through the 2025-26 academic year.
ABD required; PhD preferred. Teaching load is 12 credit hours for the semester.
Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Marian University has been experiencing significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings.
Required Qualifications :
Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
Teaching load : 12 credits each semester.
Contribute to a wide array of teaching capacities, including the general education curriculum, undergraduate major curriculum, and other programs.
Share in the ongoing development and implementation of department and college activities and projects.
Mentor students through advising, research, and internship opportunities.
Participate in the life of the campus and university service.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications :
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
- Ph.D. in Spanish, however ABD candidates will receive full consideration
- Advanced-level proficiency in Spanish and English
- Evidence of capacity for effective teaching in higher education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For Consideration All Applications Require :
- Cover Letter
- Current resume or CV
- Teaching Evaluations
- Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
- Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application :
https : / / www.marian.edu / faith
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.