Assistant Professor of Spanish

at  George Fox University Faculty

George Fox University announces a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position in Spanish, to begin in August 2024. The department of Language and Literature is seeking an experienced instructor to join their team as an Assistant Professor of Spanish. This faculty member will provide curricular oversight to the Spanish minor, to teach a range of Spanish classes, language acquisition classes, and/or writing/literature classes to support Latinx students. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the Spanish language, Spanish and Latinx cultures and literatures, and creative teaching to this position. Candidates with expertise in second-language acquisition, language teaching methods, and language pedagogy are especially encouraged to apply.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu
• Have questions about the position? Contact Jessica Hughes, Chair of the Department of Language and Literature, hughesj@georgefox.edu
  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
  George Fox University has been transforming student’s lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.
  Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university’s mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.
  As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God’s design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

• Teaching and assessing student learning (including field experience) in face-to-face classes on the Newberg Campus. (85%)
• Providing curricular oversight to the Spanish minor. (5%)
• Developing networks between local community partners and the University. (5%)
• Supporting Latinx students through a variety of university initiatives. (5%)
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.