Position: Assistant Professor of SpanishEffective Date:August 19, 2024 (Fall Semester)Salary:The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $5,405 to $11,994/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,667 to $7,084/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin November 1, 2023. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).College of Liberal Arts Department of Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in Spanish, with specialization in 19th, 20th, and/or 21stcentury Mexican and/or Central American literature and culture. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2024Ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate level degree programs in SpanishDemonstrated potential or evidence of effective teaching at the college levelDemonstrated potential or evidence of successful research and publicationDemonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student populationPreferred Qualifications:Evidence of academic training to conduct interdisciplinary work in at least one of the following areas: critical race studies, migration studies, human rights and social justice, cultural studies, gender and sexuality studies, intersectional approaches to race, gender and/or ethnicity, environmental humanities, literature and politics, transnational studies, border studies, or similar fieldsDemonstrated potential or evidence of the ability to infuse the undergraduate and graduate curriculum with courses in the candidate's field of specializationEvidence of ability to engage in research leading to conference participation and peer-reviewed publicationsEvidence of, interest in, or experience with shared governance and service to the department, college, university, or communityExperience of successfully working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body (Demographics )We invite applications from candidates whose teaching finds dynamic ways of translating their field of study to undergraduate and graduate students in the Spanish program. We seek flexible teacher-scholars willing to work across disciplines, innovate and update curricula. The ideal candidate will mentor students and build our program through outreach and excellence in teaching. Our search prioritizes applicants who will contribute to a climate that values diversity in all its forms.Duties:Teach and develop courses in Spanish at the undergraduate and graduate levels. [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof]Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate studentsCollaborate across disciplines to develop and update curriculaEngage in research leading to conference participation and peer-reviewed publicationsParticipate in faculty governanceParticipate in service to the department, college, university, and communityCSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB 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 a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits How to Apply - RequiredDocumentation:An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Equity and Diversity Statement Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualificationsCVEvidence of effective teaching, if applicable (i.e. student evaluations)Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach thesemi-finalist stage)Evidence of research and publication: writing sample related to the candidate's area of research (in Spanish or English) or a reprint and/or preprint of a published articleFinalistsshould be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)How to Apply:Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online applicationRequests for information and process should be addressed to:California State University, Long BeachDepartment of Romance, German, Russian Languages and LiteraturesAttn: Cindy Tovar1250 Bellflower BoulevardLong Beach, CA 90840562-985-4318 or E-Mail: ****** Requests for information about the position should be addressed to:Dr. Aparna Nayak, Department ****** EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.CSU Vaccination PolicyCSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found athttps://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/and questions may be sent to ****** .CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
