Assistant Professor of Borderlands Literature and Culture

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 11 Nov 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Assistant Professor of Borderlands Literature and Culture
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Posting Number 202200341F
Proposed Annual Salary Range 63000 - 65000
Employee Benefits
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Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
Through scholarship and teaching in languages, literatures, and cultures, the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures creates knowledge and promotes a culture of inquiry that encompasses student learning, faculty research, and community outreach. We strive to engage in a global community, foster social change, and promote education, dialogue, tolerance, and mutual respect. The Department currently offers courses in Arabic, ASL, Chinese, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Russian.
Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes
% Research 35
% Teaching 50
% Service 15
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/11/2022
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date 08/16/2023
Position End Date
Position Summary
Assistant Professor of Spanish with a focus on Borderlands Literature and Culture with a commitment to Spanish-language instruction, language justice, and culturally responsive pedagogies. Candidates should have a record of research, publication, teaching, and professional service. The successful candidate will produce nationally recognized research, teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, obtain independent or collaborative research funding, and provide professional service to the program, the university, and/or the community. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment to begin August 16, 2023.
Responsibilities Include:
· Teach five undergraduate and graduate courses per year
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to build expand courses and offerings relevant to Border Studies
· Engage in research and publication
· Mentor and advise students
· Assist the department in outreach and recruitment
· Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
· Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment
· Focus on Spanish-language and multilingual cultures that develop at the borders of nation states, linguistic communities, and socioeconomic groups
· Expertise in one or more of the following.
· border and migration studies (U.S.A. and Mexico)
· literary studies,
· diasporic studies,
· indigeneity and
· gender studies
· Experience teaching subject matter in Spanish
· Demonstrated interest and experience in expanding the offerings and reach of Border Studies in Spanish
· Advanced-High or higher proficiency on the ACTFL scale in Spanish and English
Preferred Job Qualifications
· Commitment to serving Heritage speakers of Spanish
· Interest in interdisciplinary program development and demonstrated potential for engaging in collaborative projects across academic units
· Working proficiency in a third language (including indigenous)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a letter of interest; a current curriculum vitae; a writing sample (10-20 pages); a dossier which includes evidence of teaching potential; and three letters of reference. Applicants will submit contact information for their three references. Once applicants submit their application, emails will be sent to their references requesting them to upload the reference letter. A complete application must include all three letters of reference to be submitted by the full consideration date of November 18, 2022.
Cover letters can be addressed to Professor Andrea Purdy, Chair, Borderlands Literature and Culture Search Committee, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1774
Application materials of all semifinalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Search Contact Andrea Purdy; [email protected]

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Teaching and Advising
Duty/Responsibility
Faculty members are expected to teach five undergraduate and graduate courses per year, and advise and mentor graduate students.
Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility
Faculty members are expected to develop an active research agenda.
Percentage Of Time 35
Job Duty Category Service
Duty/Responsibility
Faculty members are expected to provide service to the degree program, school, college, university, and community.
Percentage Of Time 15

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