[HERITAGE-LIST] Jobs: Heritage Spanish language instructor positions, University of Oregon -- DEADLINE 8 APRIL

[Scott G. McGinnis]

From: Pedro García-Caro [pgcaro at uoregon.edu]
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 12:12 AM

http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=3314




Instructor of Spanish
Romance Languages


Posting: 11058AB
Location: Eugene
Closes: 2011-04-08


Career Instructors of Spanish Language and Culture

The Department of Romance Languages seeks to hire two full-time Career
Instructors of Spanish to teach undergraduate language and culture classes
at the first-, second, and third year levels, beginning September 15, 2011.
A full course load for a career instructor is three classes per quarter
(nine per year).

These positions are not tenure track; the initial one-year contract is
renewable contingent on excellent performance, budgetary approval, and
staffing needs. (For a complete description of the position of Career
Instructor at UO, see
http://academicaffairs.uoregon.edu/content/nttf-uo-document-policies-procedu
res-and-practices-nttf-appointments.)  Salary starts at $32,000,
commensurate with training and experience.

Minimum requirements:   M.A. in Spanish or related field, professional-level
language proficiency (ACTFL Superior or equivalent) in Spanish and ability
to use English effectively in an academic context, as well as evidence of
successful college-level teaching experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with (1) expertise in Spanish
heritage language pedagogy, (2) academic and/or practical experience in
issues of bilingualism and biculturalism in the USA and Latin America (e.g.,
graduate-level coursework, social or educational work with Hispanic
populations, participation in research related to Hispanics in the USA),
and/or (3) experience in service learning.  We seek candidates with
knowledge of proficiency-based language instruction. Our multi-sectioned
programs require creative teachers who work well in a collaborative
environment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with faculty, staff,
and students from diverse backgrounds.  The University of Oregon is an
equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural
diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Please send teaching portfolio with cover letter, vita, three recent letters
of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy that includes
specific mention of heritage language learning to: Career Instructor Search
Committee, Dept. of Romance Languages 1233, University of Oregon, Eugene OR
97403-1233, by April 8, 2011.

Office of Affirmative Action  <http://aaeo.uoregon.edu/> & Equal Opportunity
· 474 Oregon Hall, 5210 University of Oregon, Eugene OR, 97403-5210
Office (541) 346-3123, Fax (541) 346-4168, Jobline (541) 346-2957





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Pedro García-Caro



Assistant Professor in Spanish | Department of Romance Languages and
Literatures | 1233 University of Oregon  | Eugene, Oregon 97403-1233  |
(541) 346-5813



pgcaro at uoregon.edu

http://rl.uoregon.edu/people/faculty/profiles/pgcaro/index.php