Spanish and Second Language Acquisition — 1 year Temporary Position

College of the Atlantic seeks a full-time faculty member in Spanish and Foreign Languages to begin no later than August 2009. The successful candidate must have experience teaching Spanish and will be responsible for teaching Spanish language at the intermediate and advanced levels to help students deepen their mastery of the language. The candidate must also have the ability to teach at least one other language at the introductory and intermediate levels. Also strongly desired is the ability to serve as an effective advisor and support person for students pursuing studies in less commonly taught languages. This is a temporary, replacement position.

This position involves teaching five classes a year. Additional responsibilities include: advising students on language learning, directing final projects and independent studies, and collaborating with a visiting Spanish professor associated with the college's Yucatan Winter Term Program. This position requires: evidence of excellent language teaching skills and fluency in Spanish and competence to teach at least one other language as well. A Ph.D. in foreign languages or a closely related field is strongly preferred and the ability to teach in multiple languages is strongly desired.

Send a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, C.V., at least one course proposal, and three letters of reference to: Language Search Committee, Attn: Barbara Carter, College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

College of the Atlantic is committed to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and multicultural education. COA is an AA/EEO employer. Applications are especially encouraged from persons who would enhance the ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity of the College.