Jobs: Assistant Professor, German and Portuguese

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Requisition Number 1400172F
Internal or External Search External - Open to all applicants
General Information of Campus and Unit

New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexicos Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. Home to the states NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment.

Position Number 199618
Position Job Title College Assistant Professor, German and Portuguese
Rank Assistant Professor
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Position Summary

All university positions are contingent upon availability of funding. All offers of empoloyment, oral and written, are contingent on the universitys verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of M.A. in hand by January 2015 in a field related to language and/or language pedagogy. Native/near-native proficiency in both German and Portuguese.

Preferred Qualifications (optional)

Previous teaching experience at college level is preferred. Ability to teach a diverse student population is a plus.

Special Requirements of the Position

Successful candidate will teach a split load of introductory to advanced courses in German and Portuguese languages and cultures at the undergraduate level, face to face and online as needed by the department.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload all required documents including letter of interest, C.V., and transcripts. Letters of reference should be uploaded by the letter writer. For questions, please contact Jay Venegas by e-mail at jvenegas@nmsu.edu.

Campus/Work Site
Appointment Status Regular, Full-time
Appointment Full-time Equivalency 1.0
Appointment Base Academic
Posting Date 09/05/2014
Closing Date 10/15/2014
Target Salary Rate Competitive
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding No
Anticipated Job Begin Date (optional) 01/08/2015
Anticipated Job End Date, if applicable (optional)

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