Faculty Position at Claflin University  

      
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JOB TITLE	Assistant or Associate Professor of Spanish Department: English and Foreign Languages
Claflin University	Claflin University, founded in 1869, is recognized as one of the leading institutions of higher education in the southeast.  Claflin University is a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate degrees in 34 areas and three graduate programs, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S.News & World Report, in its 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin in the Top Tier for the tenth consecutive year (1998-2008). Consumer Digest ranked Claflin University number three in its “Top 5 Best Value” category of Private Colleges and Universities. The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Claflin University second among “Very Selective” HBCUs in graduation rates as did The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	Claflin University is seeking one full-time, tenure-track faculty member in the Department of English and Foreign Languages at the assistant or associate professor level.   Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester, academic advising, service to the University and the community, grant writing (one per year), and engaging in scholarly research, publication and other professional activities.
QUALIFICATIONS	The successful candidate must possess experience in college level teaching and advising, and native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English.   A generalist is preferred.   Doctorate in a related field (ABD considered). SALARY:  Commensurate with experience Closing Date:  Review of applications will begin immediately
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:                Assistant or Associate Professor of Spanish Department:                  English and Foreign Languages Division:                       Academic Affairs Recruitment Pool:         Open to General Public Position Type:               Full-time, Tenure-track, Salaried/Faculty Posting Date:                January 11, 08 Closing Date:                Open Until Filled Work Days:                  Monday – Friday (class schedules vary) Working Hours:            8:00 am - 5:00 pm (class schedules vary)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, description and elaboration of relevant experience, select publications, an official transcript, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to: Dr. Peggy Stevenson Ratliff Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Fax # 803-531-5818 E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu

Please refer to our web site at: www.claflin.edu/careers/index.htm

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860

Equal Opportunity Employer