University of San Diego
Job title:
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Spanish
Company
University of San Diego
Job description
Position Title & Department: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Spanish
Posting #
4813
Department Description:
is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, diversity and inclusion, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.
University Description:
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of and an earnest confrontation of .
The University of San Diego sits on the Indigenous homeland of the Kumeyaay people. The San Diego region is the third most populated area for American Indians in California and is surrounded by four autonomous Indigenous nations: the Kumeyaay, Luiseño, Cupeño, and Cahuilla. These four nations, represented by 19 tribes, make San Diego County home to the largest concentration of individual tribes in the United States. San Diego is also the second largest city in the state, near the busiest port of entry on an international border, and hosts significant ethnic, immigrant, and refugee communities from around the globe, including Central America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Africa. Serving more than 5,500 undergraduate students, the university holds a commitment to advancing academic excellence, global citizenship, ethical knowledge and conduct, and compassionate service.
Detailed Description:
The Department of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures in the College of Arts and Sciences at University of San Diego (USD) is hiring an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Spanish to begin Fall 2024. This is a non-tenurable, benefit-based full-time position with the possibility of renewal contingent on satisfactory performance.
The course load is 4-4 with service expectations that may include coordinating a lower-division level, organizing or coordinating extracurricular activities, advising student organizations, or others as needed.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. For more regarding information USD’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements:
Priority will be given to candidates with PhD in hand, although ABD will be considered. Specialization is open, but a background in linguistics, second language acquisition or heritage language learning is considered desirable. Demonstrated experience in teaching Spanish language at both lower-division and upper-division levels is required.
Posting Salary:
$5,546.67-$5,600/month; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Special Application Instructions:
Applicants to this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2024. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete our online application. Candidates are asked to submit the following materials.
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching statement
Three sample activities (each one for a different level)
Two sample syllabi (ideally, one lower division and one upper division)
Recent course evaluations
Two letters of recommendation that address teaching
Materials should be addressed to Dr. Alejandro Meter, Chair of the Department of Languages, Cultures and Literatures.
Questions may be addressed to
For technical questions or difficulties contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806 or [email protected]
Additional Details:
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit
Advertised: December 21, 2023 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: March 15, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Expected salary
Location
San Diego, CA
Job date
Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:56:44 GMT
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