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The University of South Carolina Sumter invites qualified candidates to apply for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2024. Candidate must be willing and able to teach both lower and upper-level undergraduate courses in Spanish in both traditional and online settings. This is a 9-month full-time teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must possess a doctorate in Spanish from an accredited institution by the beginning date of employment, including credentials necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper-level courses as needed. ABD candidates meeting the same qualifications will be considered for an interview but must have a terminal degree in hand by the time of appointment. The successful candidate must have at least 8 months of part-time experience as instructor of record for undergraduate courses (such as Beginning Spanish, Elementary Spanish, and/or Basic Proficiency Spanish) by the start date of employment.

Courses will be taught face-to-face or online. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours (four courses) per semester. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is required. The position requires the academic advising of USC Sumter students. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining professional activity in scholarship and service, as well as to student advising, mentoring, and participation on campus and Palmetto College committees.