Affiliate Faculty of Spanish - Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Affiliate Faculty of Spanish – Department of Modern Languages
and Literatures

Allendale, MI

Full Time

R105197

Summary: The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a new
affiliate faculty position to begin Fall 2027. Applicants are
expected to have a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Spanish or a related
field. This is a full‐time, nine‐month, non‐tenure‐track, renewable
teaching position. We are seeking an engaging and dynamic faculty
member to teach primarily first- and second-year language classes.
Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented
groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able
to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community
members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Qualified applicants will be committed to student-centered

undergraduate classroom teaching.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for

this position, such as the ability to interact and collaborate with
others with respect and empathy.

• The successful candidate must have obtained a Master's degree

in Spanish or related field and have a minimum of three years'
experience teaching first- and second-year Spanish at the
university level.

Preferred Qualification and Education:

• The ability to teach effectively in diverse modalities (e.g.,

asynchronous, hybrid).

Responsibilities:

• Affiliate faculty duties include teaching 12-15 credit hours

per semester.

• Affiliates usually teach four to five days a week, including

some evenings (6:00-7:50 pm), depending on program needs.

• Teaching responsibilities will occasionally include teaching

introductory 300-level courses.

• Affiliates are expected to participate in professional

development.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary: $53,000,
commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits
package includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance,
generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and
tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Department: The Department of Modern Languages and
Literatures consists of programs in Arabic, Chinese, French,
German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. The department's language
courses offer not just the chance to study a language, but to
engage actively with another culture with a respectful
understanding and awareness of its people in alignment with GVSU's
Vision and strategic priorities to "inspire and equip students to
be active life-long learners and global citizens." Departmental
values include intercultural competency, high-impact learning
experiences, proficiency-based learning environment, and critical
reflection, among others.

College: The College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences (CLAS) is the largest and most intellectually
diverse college at Grand Valley State University, offering over 50
bachelor's degree programs, badges, and certificates spanning the
natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities,
and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered learning
community that welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and
engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and
enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active
teacher-scholars committed to offering students an accessible and
community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education that prepares
them for meaningful careers. There are many opportunities for
collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on
and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new
faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a
community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and
thrive together.

University: Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public
comprehensive institution located in West Michigan. GVSU has
multiple campuses-the Valley Campus in Allendale, Michigan; the
City Campus located in downtown Grand Rapids, which includes the
Robert C. Pew and Health campuses; and several regional centers.
The University attracts undergraduate and graduate students with
its high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has
been nationally recognized for innovation. The greater Grand Rapids
metropolitan area has a population of more than one million people,
is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. GVSU is located
within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan
beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational
venues. Information on Community Resources can be found on the
Community Resources
page of the GVSU Human Resources website.

How To Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers.
To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the
following items to the online application:

(1) A cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to
teach at GVSU

(2) Curriculum vitae, including a list of three professional
references with contact information

(3) Teaching philosophy statement

(4) Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts issued to students
are acceptable)

(5) Teaching evaluations for three courses or semesters in Spanish
at the 100- and 200-level (please combine these into one
file)

The online application will allow you to attach these documents
electronically to the same file location. Applicants selected for
interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to
the interview. If you need assistance, email Human Resources at
hro@gvsu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to the
search committee chair, Elizabeth Gansen, at gansenel@gvsu.edu.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants will begin
on January 11, 2027. The posting may be closed at any time at the
discretion of the University thereafter.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical
stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The information contained in this job description is for
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by
the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit
discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD
Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or
1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal
Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity
for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University policy extends protections to additional
identities.

To apply, visit https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Allendale-MI/Affiliate-Faculty-of-Spanish---Department-of-Modern-Languages-and-Literatures_R105197

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