34.781, Jobs: Spanish; Language Acquisition: Lecturer/Instructor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Subject: 34.781, Jobs: Spanish; Language Acquisition: Lecturer/Instructor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:05:59
From: Jazmine Summerville [jazmines at illinois.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Language Acquisition: Lecturer/Instructor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 
Department: The Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Job Title: Lecturer/Instructor
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Spanish
Lecturer/Instructor position for the academic year 2023-2024. Renewal of the
position is contingent on strong performance reviews and availability of
funding.

The successful candidate will teach first through third-semester courses in
our introductory Spanish language sequence (with a 3-2 teaching load) and will
also serve as Assistant Director of the Introductory Spanish sequence,
reporting to the Director of Introductory Spanish. Responsibilities include
teaching classes, grading student assignments, developing instructional
materials, holding office hours, assisting with the observation and training
of graduate student TAs, assisting with curricular oversight, and
developing/maintaining student success initiatives.

Qualifications: 
For a position at the rank of Instructor, a Master's degree in Spanish,
Language Pedagogy, Second Language Acquisition, or closely related field is
required with the completion date not later than August 1, 2023. For a
position at the rank of Lecturer, a Ph.D. in Spanish, Language Pedagogy,
Second Language Acquisition, or closely related field is required with the
completion date not later than August 1, 2023. Candidates must have
professional-level proficiency in Spanish and English as well as significant
prior classroom experience teaching Spanish at the university level.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:
 - Evidence of teaching effectiveness;
 - Experience with language program coordination;
 - Experience with student success initiatives, such as those related to
heritage speakers or first-generation college students;
 - Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development;
 - Experience with multiple course management systems.

Appointment Information: 
This is a 100% full-time non-tenure track position, appointed on a 9-month
basis. Target start date is 8/16/2023. The starting salary for this position
is $50,000 with the salary offer being commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information: 
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 17, 2023. Apply for
this position using the Apply Now button on the posting and upload your
application materials: letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching
philosophy, a DEI statement and the names and contact information for three
professional references. Applications not submitted through
https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information
about this specific position, please contact Laura Czys at czys at illinois.edu.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.



Application Deadline: 17-Mar-2023 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2282?c=illinois 
Contact Information:
	Laura Czys 
	Email: Czys at illinois.edu 


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