33.3907, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Spanish & Portuguese, University of Arizona

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LINGUIST List: Vol-33-3907. Thu Dec 15 2022. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 33.3907, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Spanish & Portuguese, University of Arizona

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Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:26:27
From: Mary Portillo [portillo at arizona.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Spanish & Portuguese, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Arizona 
Department: Spanish & Portuguese
Job Location: Arizona, USA 
Web Address: https://spanish.arizona.edu/
Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Spanish & Portuguese
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Arizona invites
applications for a Professor of Practice in Spanish (non-tenure eligible) at
the Assistant or Associate rank to begin in August 2023. The position requires
expertise in the successful administration of online language programs at the
college level.

The Spanish & Portuguese Department offers the undergraduate minor and major
completely online (asynchronous) with 15 and 7.5 week options. The successful
candidate will supervise and further develop and grow the Department’s online
degree program. Candidates should have a commitment to the active retention
and recruitment of undergraduate Spanish majors and minors. The candidate will
work closely with colleagues in the College of Humanities to develop systems
for program assessment of the online language program and will work directly
with those coordinating the university-level plan for online education.

This is not a remote position. As such, the successful candidate will be
expected to work at the Main Campus in Tucson, AZ.

The candidate will contribute to university initiatives focused on fostering
diversity and inclusive excellence, enhancing student engagement, and
mentoring students, including those from underrepresented communities.  
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans;
life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and
holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family
members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and
cultural activities; and more! Please visit https://talent.arizona.edu/.

Duties & Responsibilities: 
 - Supervise, develop, and grow the Spanish & Portuguese Online Language
Program.
 - Actively participate in efforts to recruit majors and minors.
 - Train and mentor online teaching assistants, lecturers, and instructors in
theories and teaching methodologies for the online environment.
 - Teach undergraduate Spanish classes online and in-person as needed.
 - Conduct professional development workshops as needed.
 - Participate in Departmental and College-wide activities such as
Convocation, Welcome Back receptions, Homecoming, Commencement, Tucson
Humanities Festival, and support the mission and purpose of a Hispanic Serving
Institution.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 
 - Demonstrated excellence in teaching and ability to mentor first-generation
and heritage language learners.
 - Demonstrated skill in online teaching and administration.
 - Superior communication and collaboration skills.

Minimum Qualifications: 
 - A Ph.D. in Spanish or a related field at time of appointment.
 - Working knowledge of theories of language learning and pedagogy.
 - Demonstrated experience in online teaching, instructional design, and
program development at the college level.
 - Demonstrated strategy to student recruitment and retention.
 - Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.

Preferred Qualifications: 
 - Candidates with a Ph.D. in Hispanic linguistics, second language
acquisition, applied linguistics, or a related field are especially encouraged
to apply.
 - Demonstrated experience with the design and administration of in-person
language programs.
 - Demonstrated record of student recruitment and retention, and language
program growth.
 - Demonstrated record of sustained engagement in professional development in
best practices in online education.

For more information and to apply, please visit the application link below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/12764?c=arizona 
Contact Information:
	Business Manager Mary Portillo 
	Email: portillo at arizona.edu 
	Phone: 1 520 621 1983 


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