Positions Available
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Medieval Literature and Culture
Open rank position, tenured or tenure-track, in Medieval Spanish literature and culture, to begin August 1, 2012. The Department is especially interested in candidates whose research is theoretically driven and demonstrates an innovative approach to the study of literature. Candidates working at the intersection of multiple cultural traditions (e.g., Islamic, Judaic, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply. Evidence of a rigorous program of research and commitment to excellence in teaching are required. Position involves teaching a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish required. Ph.D. in hand by date of appointment. Send letter of application, complete c.v., and three letters of recommendation to Professor Steven Wagschal, Associate Chair, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Indiana University, Ballantine Hall 844, 1020 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405-7103. All applications received by November 10, 2011, will be assured full consideration. Indiana University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. AA/EOE
- Visiting Lecturer in Spanish (with PhD in hand by date of appointment)
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Indiana University invites applications for Visiting Lecturer positions for the 2012-13 academic year, beginning August 2012. These are one-year, 10-month appointments, with the possibility of one 1-year renewal, subject to institutional need and job performance. Responsibilities: teach three classes in Spanish per semester, usually at the advanced-second and third-year levels from among the following: Spanish Grammar in Context, Composition and Conversation, Introduction to Hispanic Literature, Introduction to Spanish Linguistics, Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Cultures, Introduction to Translation in Spanish, Panoramas of Hispanic Literature.
Qualifications: PhD in hand by date of appointment; evidence of teaching effectiveness; native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.
Salary: $41,000 plus benefits.
Applications will be accepted until March 26, 2012. Interested candidates should include a cover letter, c.v., three letters of recommendation, and the three most recent sets of student evaluations (if the candidate has trained or most recently taught in a university system in which student evaluations are not typically administered, s/he should submit an additional letter of recommendation from a colleague that speaks to his/her classroom teaching). Please send materials to: Professor Steven Wagschal, Associate Chair, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 1020 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Ballantine Hall 802, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-7103. Cover letter must specify “Visiting Lecturer in Spanish with PhD” or job posting number. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
