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Assistant Professor of Spanish

Salary

$54,300.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GGJ-8813-03/25

Department

Colorado State University Pueblo

Opening Date

03/10/2025

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81001

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

HR [email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

The Spanish program housed in the Department of English and World Languages offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish, Spanish: K-12 Teacher Preparation Concentration, Spanish: Media & Entertainment Concentration, and Spanish: Translation Studies Concentration. The program also offers a Spanish minor, an Advanced Spanish for the Health Professions Certificate, and a Basic Spanish for the Health Professions Certificate. Finally, the program contributes to undergraduate general education courses.

Description of Job

This is a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with the potential of summer teaching for additional compensation. Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester with the possibility of reassigned time for research and/or service. Teaching assignments are based on department needs and candidate’s area of expertise. Courses may include Spanish from 100 to 400 levels in areas such as Beginning and Intermediate Spanish, Spanish as a Heritage Language, Conversation and Composition, Cultural Studies, Linguistics, and Spanish for the Professions. Courses may also include areas in Chicano Studies such as Chicano Literature.

The successful candidate will have a desire to teach and mentor students from various backgrounds and experiences. The person in this position should have a strong sense of collegiality and a willingness to participate in a unified and lively department. The candidate will maintain a program of research and scholarship in the discipline, and participate in service activities for the department, college, university and profession.

Primary Duties

Engage in teaching activities outlined in our faculty handbook (2.8.2.1) including but not limited to:

a. Teaching baccalaureate courses according to program needs and candidate’s area of expertise

b. Participating in curriculum development

c. Contributing to student success through support and mentoring, including meeting for office hours.

d. Participating in professional development activities in order to stay current within the discipline and utilize effective teaching methods, strategies and appropriate technologies.

Engage in scholarly or creative activities outlined in our faculty handbook (2.8.2.2) including but not limited to:

a. Developing and maintaining a sustained record of scholarship

b. Sharing expertise within the academic community

c. Including undergraduate and graduate students in research when possible and appropriate.

Participate in service activities outlined in our faculty handbook (2.8.2.3) including but not limited to:

a. Advising students to help them set academic goals, ensure appropriate coursework is completed, and provide referrals to appropriate student services,

b. Participating in department, college, and university meetings

c. Participating in recruitment and retention activities

d. Participating in convocation and commencement activities

e. Participating in department and university committees.

Salary Range

$54,300 to 60,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Minimum Qualifications

+ Ph.D. in Spanish, Spanish literature, cultural studies, linguistics, or a related field by the position start date

+ Advanced Spanish Proficiency as per ACTFL standards

+ Demonstrated ability to relate to and commitment to serving various populations and learners

+ At least one year of college-level teaching experience

+ Experience working with various student and staff populations

+ Experience collaborating with other academic programs, student life, and various university offices

Preferred Qualifications

+ Proficiency in French, Italian or German

+ Training in ACTFL standards

+ Generalist with the ability to teach courses in Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Spanish for the Professions, and/or Translation and Interpretation

+ Expertise in Chicano Studies

+ Experience as a sole instructor teaching Spanish courses at the college level

+ Experience teaching Spanish as a Heritage Language

+ Experience teaching and/or designing face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses

+ Experience using and/or developing open educational resources

+ Experience using Blackboard and/or Canvas

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

+ a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position

+ a current resume or CV

+ unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred

+ three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement ).

Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on Thursday, March 20, 2025, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Medical and prescription insurance

+ Dental insurance

+ Vision insurance

+ Flexible benefit plan

+ Basic term life insurance

+ Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance

+ Long-term disability insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Travel accident insurance

+ Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance

+ Annual and sick leave

+ Retirement plans

+ Employee and dependent tuition discounts

+ State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources& Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or [email protected].

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination (including Title IX Sex Discrimination), Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity (https://www.csupueblo.edu/institutional-equity/policies-and-procedures/index.html).

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