Open Rank- Spanish Applied Linguistics or Latina/o or Latin American Literacy Studies
UTRGV seeks to fill an open-rank faculty position in Spanish Applied Linguistics or Latina/o or Latin American Literacy Studies. The successful candidate will have the background necessary to understand and engage the complex sociocultural dimensions of health-related issues in South Texas. This position requires a willingness to develop a research agenda that involves, at least in part, healthcare issues of particular importance to the South Texas region such as, but not limited to, cancer, mental health, diabetes, or obesity. Candidate’s research agenda’s, however, may be more broadly construed along the lines of health literacies or health issues related to poverty, race, gender, class, immigration, or other areas of public policy. The successful candidate will teach and mentor in UTRGV’s unique Medical Spanish for Heritage Learners Program, will collaborate with faculty from other departments to advance unique forms of research in healthcare, will provide outreach and engagement with the South Texas community, and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in another area of specialization, if applicable.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish earned before the Fall 2015 start date; native or near-native fluency in Spanish; demonstrated potential for success in teaching excellence, research and publication, and external funding.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success and experience with program coordination, community engagement, and external funding.
Heritage Language Learning—Open Rank
The College of Liberal Arts of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is accepting applications for a tenured or tenure-track professor at any rank with a specialization in Heritage Language Learners and pedagogy to begin fall 2015. The department of Writing and Language Studies seeks someone with a notable record of research activities in this area of specialization. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses with a focus on the development and acquisition of Spanish for Heritage Language Learners. Additionally, he or she will be expected to coordinate the heritage language program, and oversee graduate teaching assistants and lecturers. This individual may also teach courses in Hispanic linguistics at the undergraduate and graduate level, is expected to be engaged with the local heritage language learners’ communities including teachers from the region and departmental and university service. Preferably, candidates will also be able to teach courses on second language acquisition. The Heritage Language program is poised to play a fundamental role in fulfilling the bilingual and biliterate mission of UTRGV and the candidate will play a key role in fulfilling this vision.
Minimum Qualifications
1) Ph.D. in Spanish-Applied Linguistics from an accredited institution of higher education. ABDs may be considered, but a conferred doctorate by September 1, 2015 is required for appointment. 2) For junior level tenure-track appointments demonstrated potential for strong research and publication record; for tenured appointment at Associate or Full Professor level demonstrated record of research and publication appropriate for appointment and tenure at a senior rank. 3) Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence for appointment at the junior level or established record of teaching excellence for appointment at the senior level. Candidates must meet the institutional requirements for tenure to be considered for the position of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
For full job details, please visit the following: https://careers.utrgv.edu/
OPEN RANK - ANTHROPOLOGY - ARCHEOLOGY OF LATIN AMERICA OR TEXAS
The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applicants for an appointment in anthropology to begin August 2015. Rank is open. Applicants should be broadly trained in the archaeology of Latin America or Texas and must be able to teach introductory courses in archaeology, archaeological field methods, and human evolution as well as courses in area of specialty. Developing a field site for undergraduate research in Latin America or Texas is desirable. The candidate will have an active research agenda, be committed to quality undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, and engage in service. Prospects for effective teaching and development of a successful anthropological research agenda that involves publication, external grants, and community and student engagement are critical criteria in the selection process. A Ph.D. in anthropology is required.
Review of applications will begin on February 27, 2015. To assure full consideration, please send an application letter, curriculum vitae, a recent writing sample (e.g., a published paper), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three (3) letters of reference. Salary will be commensurate to qualifications and rank. To apply, go to https://careers.utrgv.edu. For questions about this position, contact Dr. Russell K. Skowronek, Search Committee Chair, at rskowronek@utpa.edu. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, a Hispanic-serving institution, will open its doors for the first time in fall 2015. UTRGV was created by the Texas Legislature in 2013 and brings together the assets and resources of UT Pan American and UT Brownsville. UTRGV is expected to serve over 30,000 students. UTRGV will be home to a School of Medicine that will open in 2016. UTRGV is in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the southern tip of Texas known as the Rio Grande Valley.
UTRGV has a 5-year NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant to increase the representation of women in the faculty and leadership of STEM fields (which includes anthropology) and to promote a positive, family friendly work environment. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service. Applicants should address their ability to work collaboratively and their commitment to supporting the excellence of all students on campus.
Stephanie Alvarez
Assistant Professor of Spanish www.utpa.edu/modlang
Faculty Affiliate, Mexican American Studies www.utpa.edu/mas
Director, Cosecha Voices www.utpa.edu/
University of Texas - Pan American
COAS 316 & EDCC 2.126B
956-665-3212 & 665-3441
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