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The English & Foreign Languages Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Spanish Linguistics or Spanish Applied Linguistics to begin Fall 2009. 

The Position: Ideal candidates will be well qualified to teach undergraduate classes in Spanish morphology, syntax, phonology, and historical and applied linguistics.  The position will also require teaching elementary, intermediate and advanced Spanish courses for both Spanish heritage and multilingual speakers.    We seek candidates interested in undergraduate teaching in a diverse, student-centered academic environment, and dedicated to developing a teaching credential program. The position requires excellence in teaching and advising, professional and scholarly achievements, and service to the university.   Faculty generally teach three courses per quarter. After initial interviews, finalists will be invited to campus to offer a scholarly presentation to the department and to conduct a teaching demonstration. The EFL Department offers the major and minor in Spanish and English, the M.A. in English, and the minor in French.  Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics or Spanish Applied Linguistics from an accredited university by July 1, 2009
• Evidence of effective university teaching experience; please send teaching evaluations if available
• Evidence of ability to work with and mentor a diverse student population
• Evidence of scholarly potential (conference presentations, publications, grant development)

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in language methodology
• Near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English
• Specializations in one or more of the following: Morphology, Syntax, Phonology, History of Spanish, Hispanic Sociolinguistics
• Strong interest in developing a Spanish teaching credential program
• Familiarity with language assessment and technology-enhanced instruction
• Evidence of interest and ability in obtaining external funding to support teaching and research
  
  

Application Procedure:  Candidates must submit originals of:

• a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; this must include a statement of teaching philosophy within a multicultural environment with examples of past experiences;
• a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position;
• three recent (dated within the past two years) letters of reference;
• names, addresses and phone numbers of 2 additional references;
• a completed application form;
• a transcript showing highest degree earned.

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications postmarked no later than November 28, 2008. Early response is encouraged. Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to:

 

The University:  Cal Poly Pomona is a comprehensive public university that is widely recognized for its polytechnic mission and learn-by-doing philosophy. One of the 23 campuses of the California State University, it is consistently ranked as one of the best public universities in the West. Cal Poly Pomona currently enrolls 21,000 students (with approximately 73% representing diverse ethnic groups) and employs approximately 1,289 faculty members. The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff to better serve its multicultural student body, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. Through its eight colleges, the university offers 62 undergraduate majors and 23 master’s degree programs. Cal Poly Pomona is noted for its beautiful and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the Arabian horse ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg. It is located about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. Additional information is available at the university’s Web site: www.csupomona.edu.

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status.  Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp.