36.1473, Jobs: English, Spanish; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish Interdisciplinary Global Program Coordinator, Northern Arizona University

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Subject: 36.1473, Jobs: English, Spanish; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish Interdisciplinary Global Program Coordinator, Northern Arizona University

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Date: 08-May-2025
From: Brandon Killby [brandon.killby at nau.edu]
Subject: English, Spanish; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish Interdisciplinary Global Program Coordinator, Northern Arizona University

Job Location: Flagstaff, AZ, USA
Web Address: https://nau.edu/global-languages/
Job Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish Interdisciplinary
Global Program Coordinator
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)
                       Spanish (spa)

Description:
This position is posted as Assistant Teaching Professor in Spanish
Language and Program Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Global Programs
(IGP), which is a working title.
The NAU system title for this position is Assistant Teaching
Professor.
The Department of Global Languages and Cultures (GLC) is searching for
a full-time, benefit eligible, non-tenure eligible Assistant Teaching
Professor position that is mainly teaching courses in English and
Spanish and part administration as the Program Coordinator for
Interdisciplinary Global Programs (IGP) in the College of Arts and
Letters. This position is renewable on a year-to-year basis contingent
upon performance, departmental needs, and university funding. Position
will be based on the Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Mountain
Campus.
IGP is an innovative dual degree program where students pair a STEM,
business, or psychology degree with a language/culture degree. During
their 4th year, students complete an immersion year abroad doing a
semester of coursework and a semester of internship in their subject
area. This position is a non tenure track 9 month (Academic year)
faculty position.
Responsibilities Include:
Teaching includes:
 - Teaching classes in English (LAN 250, LAN 340)
 - Teaching classes in Spanish (SPA 311, SPA 312W, SPA 408, LAN 450C,
and others in area of expertise)
GP Program Coordinator duties:
 - Leading the coordination of faculty mentors’ language checkpoint
assessments across all six language offerings in IGP (Spanish,
Japanese, French, German, Chinese, and Italian), which includes
onboarding/training new mentors.
 - Overseeing the Modern Languages curricular components that IGP
students complete abroad such as internship/fieldwork experience (SPA
408) and course equivalencies.
- Serving as a member of the IGP Faculty Council.
 - Communicating regularly with GLC faculty about IGP
programming/events, updates, and student successes.
 - Meeting bi-weekly with the IGP staff.
 - Maintaining the IGPgoEpic Canvas Shell’s language checkpoint
component.
This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to
complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with
or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
Minimum Qualifications
 - Ph.D. in Spanish (Applied) Linguistics/Second Language Acquisition
or related field conferred by August 1, 2025.
 - 2 years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Preferred Qualifications
 - Evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
 - Experience with teaching in-person, hybrid and online in both
synchronous/asynchronous modalities.
 - Evidence of teaching Spanish heritage classes at the post secondary
level.
 - Advanced proficiency in both Spanish and English.
 - Experience in intercultural communication, interdisciplinary
approaches, and study abroad.
 - Demonstrated excellence in organizing a team around a common goal.
 - Experience in administrative duties such as coordination,
documentation, program promotion, and reporting.
 - Evidence in leading/developing internships for undergraduate
students.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
 - Spanish Language and Culture: Deep understanding of Spanish
grammar, vocabulary, and cultural nuances.
 - Pedagogical Methods: Familiarity with effective teaching strategies
for language acquisition.
 - Higher Education Administration: Knowledge of academic policies,
procedures, and administrative functions.
 - Curriculum Development: Expertise in designing and implementing
language courses and programs.
 - Language proficiency standards: Familiarity with language
proficiency standards such as ACTFL and CEFR.
Skills
 - Teaching: Ability to deliver engaging and effective lessons in
various formats (in-person, online, hybrid).
 - Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in
both Spanish and English.
 - Leadership: Capability to lead and manage academic programs and
faculty teams.
 - Organizational: Proficiency in managing multiple tasks, schedules,
and deadlines.
 - Technology: Competence in using educational technologies and
learning management systems.
Abilities
 - Interpersonal: Ability to interact effectively with students,
faculty, and staff from various backgrounds.
 - Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying issues and implementing
solutions in an academic setting.
 - Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust teaching methods and
administrative practices as needed.
 - Mentoring: Capacity to guide and support students and junior
faculty members.
 - Assessment: Ability to evaluate student performance and program
effectiveness.
 - Flexibility: Ability to work outside of standard business hours and
across global time zones.

Application Deadline: 26-May-2025
Web Address for Applications:
https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/current-job-openings/
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, visit nau.jobs, follow the 'Current
Openings' link, locate vacancy 608374, and then "Apply" at the bottom
of the page.
Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this
position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents.
If you need assistance completing your application there are
instructions available on the HR website or in person in the Human
Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the
corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable
accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the
Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR at nau.edu, or PO Box
5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Protected Veterans. NAU
is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Know Your Rights Poster
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and
other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information:
        Johanka Colmenares
        Email: johanka.colmenares at nau.edu

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