"Visiting Assistant Professor - Spanish"

Position description Wartburg College is at an exciting moment as it embarks upon “Our Brightest Days: Realizing Purpose, Leading Change,” the College’s new strategic plan. As indicated in the newly adopted vision statement, “Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together, we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.” Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The college is located in Waverly, Iowa, a growing community of more than 10,000 residents. As part of the Cedar Valley metro area (near Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Waverly has an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups. Position: Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor in Spanish, 1-year appointment Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits Starting Date: August 2024 Qualifications: Successful candidates will provide evidence of the following qualifications: Required M.A. in Spanish (specialization open) or related field by August 2024 for appointment as Visiting Lecturer. Near-native oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English. Relevant experience teaching beginning and intermediate Spanish; evidence of teaching excellence; promise of continued scholarly activity; and willingness to support the College’s mission and contribute to the strategic plan. Preferred Earned doctorate in Spanish (specialization open) or related field by August 2024 for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor. Demonstrated ability to teach another language at the elementary level desirable. DUTIES: • Teach three 14-week undergraduate courses in both fall and winter terms; Teach one 4-week May term course, for a total teaching load of seven courses (3-3-1). • In addition to instruction, hold office hours for students, grade tests and papers, provide other instruction-related duties, and mentor students. • Engage in scholarship and service appropriate to the liberal arts setting. • Actively participate in faculty development opportunities, attend faculty workshops, attend faculty meetings. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three current references, and a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests and how these will support the distinctive mission and institutional learning outcomes of Wartburg College. Please also address any experiences you have working with diverse groups of students. This information should be submitted electronically to: HR@wartburg.edu or by regular mail to: Jamie Hollaway, Director of Human Resources, Wartburg College, 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly, IA 50677-1003. For specific inquiries contact Zak Montgomery, chair of the search committee (zak.montgomery@wartburg.edu). For further information about the college and the city of Waverly, see http://www.wartburg.edu, and specifically about the Spanish program, see http://www.wartburg.edu/spanish/. Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists. WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for community engagement. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented ethnic and minority groups.