35.2849, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Spanish/Heritage Language Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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LINGUIST List: Vol-35-2849. Tue Oct 15 2024. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 35.2849, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Spanish/Heritage Language Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Date: 15-Oct-2024
From: Jules Geaney-Moore [jgeaneym at charlotte.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Spanish/Heritage Language Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University or Organization: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Department: Languages, Cultures and Translation
Job Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Web Address: https://languages.charlotte.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish/Heritage Language Education
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

Required qualifications. (1) A Ph.D. in Spanish, Applied Linguistics,
or a closely related field with a specialization in heritage language
education; (2) additional research expertise in second language
learning and acquisition, teacher training and language program
development, language learning and technology, language assessment, or
a related field; (3) an active research agenda with publications in
heritage language education and potential for external funding; and
(4) an ability to teach courses in Spanish at all levels, in
particular undergraduate courses for Spanish for Heritage language
learners, along with upper- level and graduate courses taught within
the candidate’s areas of specialization. Preference will be given to
candidates with demonstrated experience teaching Spanish courses for
heritage speakers. Successful candidates will be expected to teach and
develop graduate and undergraduate courses for online and face-to-face
delivery. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching,
research, and service to the department, college, and university. We
seek scholars whose research foci complement existing departmental
strengths in translation and interpreting, literary and cultural
studies, language pedagogy, applied and sociolinguistics. Finalists
will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include,
and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how
their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success
of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the University.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest
institution within the University of North Carolina system. This past
Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled 31,091 students and experienced record
growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC
Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System,
comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors
in 77 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, 65 Master’s degrees, and
24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate
and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living
alumni. UNC Charlotte has been designated as an emerging
Hispanic-Serving Institution (eHSI).
Application. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For more
information regarding the position, and to apply electronically go to
https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position number # 5413). Please attach the
following documents with your electronic submission:
1. A cover letter that addresses the job requirements identified, as
well as the candidate’s teaching philosophy and research agenda.
2. A current and complete curriculum vitae.
3. Only finalists for the position will be required to provide three
letters of recommendation and transcripts.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal
background check.
For additional information, please contact David Boyd
(davidboyd at charlotte.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of
applications will begin on November 18, 2024 and will continue until
the position is filled.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that
strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all
individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans
and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The
University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative
Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the
Consent Decree.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.charlotte.edu
Contact Information:
        Jules Geaney-Moore
        Email: jgeaneym at charlotte.edu

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