Full-time, tenure-track position in Spanish effective September 2009. The successful candidate will teach all levels of Spanish language, literature and culture as well as courses in area of specialization. In addition, the candidate will advise and mentor students, develop curriculum offerings, and participate in departmental and college service activities. Requirements include a doctorate in Spanish or related field by time of appointment; specialization in Peninsular literature (generalist) preferred. Candidates must have a native or near-native fluency in Spanish, a strong record of teaching undergraduates, including heritage speakers, and be proficient in the use of technology. Applications that show interest and ability to teach courses in any of the following are especially welcome: Latin, Italian, linguistics and translation.

Deadline for applications is November 10, 2008. Please submit curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, philosophy of teaching and research interests along with letter of application indicating whether attending or not the MLA convention in December to:

Dr. Richard Thompson, Dean
School of Arts and Sciences
The College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Place
New Rochelle, NY 10805
rthompson@cnr.edu

Please include a stamped, self-addressed postcard for purposes of acknowledgement.

The College of New Rochelle is a Catholic college in the Ursuline tradition, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. The School of Arts & Sciences has a strong liberal arts tradition and serves a diverse population of undergraduate women. It is located in Westchester County, just north of New York City.

The College of New Rochelle is an EO/Affirmative Action employer with a strong institutional commitment to diversity.