28.2778, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Associate Professor of Instruction, University of Iowa

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Subject: 28.2778, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Associate Professor of Instruction, University of Iowa

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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:56:42
From: Rebecca Tritten [rebecca-tritten at uiowa.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Associate Professor of Instruction, University of Iowa, USA

 
University or Organization: The University of Iowa 
Department: Spanish and Portuguese
Job Location: Iowa, USA 
Web Address: https://clas.uiowa.edu/dwllc/spanish-portuguese
Job Title: Associate Professor of Instruction
Job Rank: Associate Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at The University of Iowa invites
applications from candidates with specializations in Spanish applied
linguistics or second language acquisition, broadly defined, for the position
of Director of Spanish Language Instruction at the rank of Associate Professor
of Instruction. This is a full-time, renewable, 12-month non-tenure-track
position to begin June 1, 2018, with a possibility of beginning January 1,
2018. The successful candidate will direct and manage the elementary and
intermediate Spanish program and coordinate the third-year multi-section
Spanish writing and speaking courses. 

The successful candidate will meet criteria for appointment as Associate
Professor of Instruction as stated here: http://bit.ly/2sX3VUZ .  The
successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in second language
acquisition/applied linguistics or second/foreign language education with a
research and teaching focus in Spanish, or in Hispanic linguistics or another
related field. The successful candidate will have Spanish language teaching
with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience at the college level,
demonstrated administrative skills, and native or near-native proficiency in
English and Spanish. We seek candidates with direct experience in
computer-assisted language teaching and hybrid/blended course development and
management. Candidates should also have demonstrated knowledge of effective
strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students. Desirable
qualities include familiarity with Languages for Specific Purposes,
instruction of heritage speakers, or experiential learning, in Spanish or
Portuguese. 

For complete job posting and to apply, please follow the link below to view
the job (requisition number #71220), and include a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Salary and benefits
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of
applications will begin October 1, 2017 or until the position is filled, with
preliminary interviews conducted by telephone or teleconference. 

In 2016, the University of Iowa adopted a new policy governing the rights and
responsibilities of Instructional Faculty, including promotion criteria and
ranks. For more information about the UI Instructional Faculty policy:
http://bit.ly/2rSAB20 .

The Department of Spanish & Portuguese, the Division of World Languages,
Literatures and Cultures, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are
strongly committed to diversity; the strategic plans of the University,
College, Division, and Department reflect this commitment. All qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for
employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color,
national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity,
genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified
individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University
of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.



Application Deadline: 01-Oct-2017 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/71220 
Contact Information:
	Rebecca Tritten 
	Email: rebecca-tritten at uiowa.edu 


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