Clinical Assistant Professor of Modern Language

Clinical Assistant Professor of Modern Language

Requirements

• A Master’s degree is required; a doctorate in the subject area is preferred.
• Strong commitment to working with diverse student populations.
• Proven record of curricular innovation and teaching excellence.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per 12-month period in the subject area of expertise, utilizing effective teaching practices tailored to first-generation students.
• Foster an engaging, inclusive, and high-standard learning environment.
• Actively participate in a professional learning community through ongoing pedagogical development.
• Maintain regular on-campus availability to support students during operational hours.
• Provide academic advising to Seton College students.
• Serve on faculty committees and contribute to institutional initiatives.
• Attend faculty meetings and engage in department activities.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend commitments as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching, with experience in active-learning pedagogy and a commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.
• Dedication to continuous pedagogical improvement and a collaborative approach to working within a learning community of educators and students.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse student body, including underserved, minority, and first-generation college students.
• Experience teaching HEOP students is highly encouraged.
• Previous successful teaching experience in the following courses is preferred (based on the candidate’s area of expertise); Modern Language: Spanish 101/102: Spanish for Beginners, Spanish 201/202: Spanish for Communication, Spanish 222/223: Basic Spanish for Heritage Speakers.