Assistant Professor of Spanish and Creative Writing in Spanish

School/Division: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Office: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time
About Hofstra Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
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Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts
Assistant Professor of Spanish and Creative Writing in Spanish

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Hofstra University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start in the fall of 2017.

Hofstra University is the largest, private, liberal arts institutions on Long Island, NY. It is located 25 miles east of Manhattan and includes the following schools: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine; Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies; The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; School of Education; School of Health Professions and Human Services; Maurice A. Dean School of Law; and Honors College. There are about 500 full-time faculty members, approximately 6,900 full-time and part-time undergraduates. 2,900 graduate students, 800 law students and 350 medical students. For more information about the University please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/home/index.html.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.



Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a recognized record of published works of fiction in the Spanish language, a strong commitment to and experience in language teaching, as well as an earned doctorate in Latin American literature and culture. Experience in teaching creative writing courses preferred. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
Tenure Track: Yes
Application Instructions: Please send CV, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. María J. Anastasio, maria.j.anastasio@hofstra.edu no later than April 8, 2017.
Voluntary Self-Identification All applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification forms
Deadline: April 8, 2017
Date Posted: 03/13/2017
Posting Number: 896996

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.