• Employing Department: World Languages and Cultures
• Appointment Conditions: Tenure Track, 9 months, Full Time
• Proposed Start Date: 08/16/2014
• Job Description: Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Spanish to teach language and culture courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum with an emphasis on translation, interpretation, translation studies, and Spanish for professions. The successful candidate will be expected to teach five courses per year. There is a reduced teaching load (four courses) during the first three years of appointment. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to develop additional courses in translation or interpretation as needed and develop an active research agenda. The research area is open.

• Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish or related field by the time of appointment. Demonstrated commitment to developing an active research agenda. Familiarity with the field of translation or interpretation including professional Communication. Ability to participate actively in undergraduate curriculum in Languages and Cultures for Professions. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish. Effective communication in English.

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience that demonstrates proficiency in the use of technology in foreign language teaching. Experience and interest in developing Spanish translation and interpretation courses in a variety of disciplines, including technical/scientific, medical, or legal. Demonstrated interest in engaging with business and industry to develop internships.
• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
• Special Conditions: All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.
• Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply for this Vacancy” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following documents:
  

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Transcripts - Attach as “Other Document(s)“

• Additionally:

1. Provide the names and email addresses online for three references.
As soon as you submit your application, an automated email will be generated to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential on-line portal.
2. Please send representative teaching evaluations (discursive and statistical if available) by email to gasta@iastate.edu or by regular mail to: Spanish Search Committee, Dept. of World Languages and Cultures, 3102 Pearson Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

When possible, selected candidates may be interviewed at the Modern Language Association Annual Conference, held January 9-12, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Attendance at this conference is not required to be considered for an interview.

• If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please email Claudia Mueller at cmueller@iastate.edu [2] or call 515-294-9396.
• If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu [3] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

• To ensure consideration, submit application by 11-15-2013

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