27.1589, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, Michigan State University

Tue Apr 5 18:43:30 UTC 2016

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Subject: 27.1589, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, Michigan State University

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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:43:20
From: Bill Van Patten [bvp at msu.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, Michigan State University, Michigan, USA

University or Organization: Michigan State University 
Department: Romance and Classical Studies
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Web Address: http://www.rcs.msu.edu/
Job Title: Fixed Term Spanish Instructor
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

Position Summary: The Department of Romance and Classical Studies at Michigan
State University is seeking to fill up to three academic-year instructors of
Spanish. This 9 month position will begin August 16, 2016. The individual(s)
selected will teach three courses per semester, or equivalent, at the 100, 200
or 300-level, and will be expected to participate in activities related to the
Basic Spanish language program. This is a fixed-term position with potential
for annual renewal based on performance and availability of funding. A
Master’s degree is required. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: M.A. degree or equivalent in Applied Linguistics,
Second Language Acquisition, Second Language Teaching, or related field;
demonstrable knowledge of contemporary communicative language teaching; oral
ability in Spanish at the Superior level on the ACTFL scale; willingness to
work with other instructors in an articulated proficiency-oriented and
communicatively-driven program under the leadership of the Language Program
Director; two years of experience in college-level instruction in Spanish;
demonstrated excellence in language teaching. 

Desired Qualifications: Certification in ACTFL Oral Proficiency Testing;
knowledge of and experience with educational technology; experience with
hybrid language instruction in a communicative program; ability to teach
French.

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please submit the following documents
electronically to Michigan State Human Resources website below. Posting:
#3074: resume/CV; cover letter; the names of three referents and email
addresses (one should be from a supervisor in the teaching of Spanish) whose
recommendations will be solicited automatically; teaching evaluations from at
least four courses. If possible include ratings and comments. 

Review of applications will begin on April 18, 2016 and will continue until
the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted via Skype. Applicants
who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must provide documentation
evidencing employment authorization in the United States.

For more information, contact Search Committee Chair, Professor Bill VanPatten
(email below), Department of Romance and Classical Studies, Michigan State
University, 619 Red Cedar Road, B-351, Wells Hall, East Lansing, MI
48824-1027.

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies, a dynamic inclusive
community, encourages intellectual and cultural diversity, prepares students
for a range of careers that require global cultural knowledge, and is an
integral part of the College of Arts & Letters and Michigan State University's
international engagement.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to
achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color,
veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Application Deadline: 18-Apr-2016 (Open until filled)
	, MI  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.jobs.msu.edu 
Contact Information:
	Professor of Spanish Bill Van Patten 
	Email: bvp at msu.edu 

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