San Diego State University
Spanish and Portuguese Department
San Diego CA  92182

http://www.sdsu.edu/

Ph.D. or equivalent (i.e., terminal degree in the field) required. Language pair Spanish-English: native or near-native proficiency in both required; third language preferred. Significant teaching and administrative experience at the university level required.
Record of successful recent professional interpreting experience required.  Demonstrated interdisciplinary teaching and research interests, ability to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, and commitment to teaching excellence and scholarship essential. Strong international experience and knowledge of technology-mediated instruction strongly preferred. Demonstrated leadership potential a plus. Expertise in grant writing desirable. Applicants must present a coherent research agenda, provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, and be willing to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, and students as the department continues to engage in a process of redefinition leading to the development of a new doctoral degree program.

Send letter, C.V., and complete dossier (containing at least three recent confidential letters of reference) to:

Chair, Search Committee
Department of Spanish and Portuguese

San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Drive

San Diego, CA 92182-7703.

Other useful addresses:
http://www.sdsu.edu/
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/spanish/page/HomeSpanish_index.html

Review process begins November 15, 2001 and continues until the position has been filled. We expect to interview selected candidates at MLA.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age or disability. Women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.