Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish. West Virginia University

The College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, a divisional four-four year campus of West Virginia University with two locations in Southern West Virginia (Montgomery and Beckley), seeks to hire a full-time visiting instructor of Spanish with the potential for renewal up to three years and beginning in Fall 2016. We seek an experienced college-level Spanish teacher whose primary responsibilities will be teaching 12 credit hours of beginner and intermediate Spanish courses per semester. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, proficiency in Spanish and English, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. Additional responsibilities include participation in faculty service activities, student advising, committee assignments, attending regular faculty and department meetings, and other duties as assigned.

For more information on WVU Tech and the College of Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences, please visit:http://www.wvutech.edu/ Successful candidates must be willing to teach at both division campuses in the first year and the Beckley campus in subsequent years.

• Date of Appointment: August 16, 2016
• Salary: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Deadline: Review of materials will begin May 16, 2016
• Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Spanish is required. Effective teaching experience in lower and intermediate Spanish college courses is required. Demonstrated experience of working with and mentoring undergraduate students is needed as well.
• Application: Letter of interest Curriculum vita One-page statement of teaching philosophy University transcripts A minimum of three (3) references that include full contact information Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
• Apply online at: http://hr.wvutech.edu/employment_opportunities

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCEaward for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Meeting the needs of today’s professional couples is a critical factor in WVU’s success in recruiting and retaining new faculty and senior staff. Our Dual Career Program assists couples in your employment search. WVU belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). Please visit dualcareer.wvu.edu andohwpawvherc.org for more information and job postings.

Contact: Kevin Lawhon. Human Resources. West Virginia University Institute of Technology
405 Fayette Pike - Montgomery, WV 25136