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Dennis Miller

@dennismiller

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Associate Professor of Spanish who creates OER-driven, online-ready curriculum to improve student language outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a higher-ed role where I can teach Spanish and lead OER- and LMS-driven course design—building hybrid/online learning that’s measurable, culturally grounded, and supported by strong academic collaboration.

I’m an Associate Professor of Spanish at Clayton State University, where I teach lower- and upper-level courses, advise students, and help design and finalize curriculum for the Spanish major. I also support study abroad through program leadership in Costa Rica and sponsor the Spanish Club.

With my focus on learner-centered instruction, I build courses for fully f2f, hybrid, or online delivery. I’ve designed daily lesson plans using a Communicative and Whole Language Approach, create assessment criteria, and develop engaging materials (including interactive eBooks and LMS-ready content).

I’m especially driven by Open Educational Resources and scalable online learning. I’ve helped revise University System of Georgia eCore platforms for Intermediate Spanish I and II, rewriting lesson tests, updating discussion topics and check-in boards, and creating instructional videos and culturally authentic activities; I also received a 2023 eHero Award for outstanding service to USG eCampus and high performance in online education.

My doctoral work and research ground my teaching in Spanish-American literature and theater. I hold a Ph.D. from Florida State University (Spanish, specialization in Spanish-American Literature), publish in international journals and conference proceedings, and pursue grants that turn course content into interactive, reusable learning resources.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Associate Professor of Spanish

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Clayton State University

Aug 2013 - Present (12 years 8 months)

Served as Associate Professor of Spanish, teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, and supporting Spanish major curriculum and program activities including a Costa Rica study-abroad component. Led creation and revision of OER and interactive online materials, including H5P-based eBooks funded by University System of Georgia Affordable Learning Grants.

Spanish Language Instruction Student Advising OER Creation ECore Platform Revisions H5P Interactive EBooks Assessment Design

Spanish Adjunct Instructor

Georgia Military College

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Served as a part-time Spanish adjunct instructor, teaching Spanish courses to support learners at multiple proficiency levels.

Spanish Language Instruction Lesson planning Student Support Classroom Instruction

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Clayton State University

Aug 2008 - Aug 2013 (5 years)

Taught lower- and upper-level Spanish courses while advising students and helping design and finalize the Spanish major curriculum. Coordinated support for a Costa Rica study-abroad program, sponsored the Spanish Club, and participated in departmental and division meetings.

Spanish Language Instruction Curriculum Development Student Advising Study Abroad Program Support Spanish Major Advising Student Club Sponsorship

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Morehouse College

Aug 2006 - Jul 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Taught Spanish courses including Elementary Spanish, Computer-Assisted Elementary Spanish, and Intermediate Spanish, along with conversation and Latin American civilization/literature offerings. Developed and delivered course instruction and assessments across language and cultural content areas.

Spanish Language Instruction Computer Assisted Language Learning (CAI)Latin American Culture Instruction Grammar And Composition Instruction Assessment Design

Spanish Instructor (Correctional)

Lamar State College

Jun 2003 - Jul 2006 (3 years 1 month)

Taught Spanish at the Styles Unit of the Texas Correctional Facility for Men, delivering instruction and lesson planning for enrolled students. Designed daily instruction and supported student evaluation through assigned coursework.

Spanish Instruction Lesson planning Target Language Classroom Teaching Curriculum Planning Student Evaluation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Florida State University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Spanish

Ph.D. in Spanish with a specialization in Spanish-American literature. Dissertation: "Nicaraguan Theater of the Twentieth Century: A Closer Evaluation" (director: Dr. Jean Graham-Jones; minor in Critical Theory).