Part-time position to teach Beginning Polish

[Gary R. Jahn]

Lecturer or Teaching Specialist Position in Polish
Program in Slavic Languages & Literatures, College of Liberal Arts,
University of Minnesota

	DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program in Slavic Languages & Literatures in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota seeks candidates for a position in Polish to teach two Polish courses. The first one, PLSH 1101, Beginning Polish I is being offered in Fall 2014 and the second one, PLSH 1102, Beginning Polish II, is being offered in Spring 2015. In addition to teaching the courses, the instructor would be responsible for holding office hours to assist and advise students, attending meetings as necessary and performing some administrative duties.

This position is contingent upon student enrollment, performance, and availability of funding. This position is temporary and part-time. Salary for 2014-15 will be approximately $6,000 per five-credit course.

	REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•	MA degree or foreign equivalent or ABD in Slavic, Foreign Language Education, or a related field.
•	One year of experience teaching Polish language.
•	Native or near-native fluency in Polish & English.

	PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•	PhD degree or foreign equivalent in Slavic, Foreign Language Education, or a related field
•	Experience teaching American college- or university-level undergraduates.

	APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Persons interested and who meet the qualifications listed above should apply through the University of Minnesota’s online application system for Requisition number 191615. (employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=120855).

Supporting materials required for the initial application: 
1.	Cover Letter/Letter of Intent
2.	Curriculum vitae
3.	Two letters of recommendation. These may be uploaded into the online application or be mailed to:
Search Committee (Polish)
Slavic Languages & Literatures
320 Folwell Hall
9 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN  55455

Applications received by July 1, 2014 will be given priority for Fall Semester 2014. Please provide a translation of any material not in English.

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