26.4795, Jobs: French; Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Subject: 26.4795, Jobs: French; Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:33:21
From: Zarina Rakhmanova [hr.shss at nu.edu.kz]
Subject: French; Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Astana, Kazakhstan

 
University or Organization: Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences 
Department: Languages and Literature
Job Location: Astana, Kazakhstan 
Web Address: http://shss.nu.edu.kz/shss/
Job Title: French and Spanish Language Instructor
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): French (fra)
                      Spanish (spa) 

Description:

The School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS) at Nazarbayev University invites applications for an Instructor with a double specialization in the French (primary) and Spanish languages. The position requires an MA in French, Spanish or a related field. Candidates would be expected to teach introductory and intermediate courses in the French and Spanish languages. We seek a candidate with demonstrated excellence and experience in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to active involvement in the life of the Department. This is a three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal, and it carries a 4/4 teaching load. 

The Department of World Languages and Literature at SHSS currently has eleven full-time faculty representing a variety of disciplines and national literatures. The Department has one of the fastest growing major counts in the School and is adding an array of literature and language course offerings in Fall 2015. The Department is housed within the School of Humanities & Social Sciences which offers six majors and has approximately 600 students. Nazarbayev University is a modern, English-language institution based on best practices drawn from partner higher education institutions in the US, UK and Singapore. The strategic partner for SHSS and the Department is the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Nazarbayev University is located in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. 

The salary and benefit package are highly competitive. The benefit package includes the following:

- Housing based on family size and rank;
- A relocation allowance;
- Air tickets to home country, twice per year;
- No-cost medical insurance, with global coverage;
- An educational allowance for children;

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample teaching evaluations, and the names and contact information for three references. Enquiries and applications should be directed to the email address below. Position is open until filled, for fullest consideration, please, apply by November 30, 2015.


Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: hr.shss at nu.edu.kz 
Contact Information:
	Zarina Rakhmanova 
	Email: hr.shss at nu.edu.kz 


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