15.2844, Jobs: Spanish/Language Acquisition: Lecturer, Rice U

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Subject: 15.2844, Jobs: Spanish/Language Acquisition:  Lecturer, Rice U

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Date: 11-Oct-2004
From: Claire Bartlett < bartlett at rice.edu >
Subject: Spanish/Language Acquisition:  Lecturer, Rice University, Texas, USA


	
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Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 21:19:36
From: Claire Bartlett < bartlett at rice.edu >
Subject: Spanish/Language Acquisition:  Lecturer, Rice University, Texas, USA

University or Organization: Rice University
Department: Center for the Study of Languages
Job Rank: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Spanish
Required Language: Spanish


Description:

Full-Time Spanish Lecturer

Rice University seeks a full-time Lecturer to teach Spanish language courses in
its Center for the Study of Languages. Candidates should demonstrate a sound
understanding of modern communicative approaches to language-teaching and
learning, including task-based proficiency-oriented instruction, and show a
record of good teaching. Other desirable qualifications for this position are:
the ability to develop and teach Spanish courses for special purposes and an
understanding of the uses of modern technology, including multimedia
applications, for the purpose of teaching and learning languages. Applicants
should demonstrate at least near-native fluency in Spanish and hold an MA degree
or its equivalent. The appointment is at the rank of Lecturer, beginning on 1
July 2005. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. Rice
offers good institutional support for professional development and
state-of-the-art technological facilities are available.

Please send a letter of application clearly addressing the above position
requirements, C.V., transcript, three letters of recommendation (or names,
addresses, emails and fax numbers of three persons willing to provide a
recommendation), and teaching portfolio (or sample syllabi) to the address below.

The deadline for applications is Monday 15 November 2004. Some preliminary
interviews may be held at the ACTFL Conference (18 - 21 November).  Other
preliminary interviews may be arranged as appropriate. Applicants must have
proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Rice University is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.


Address for Applications:

Program Coordinator Bernadeta Wysocka
Center for the Study of Languages, MS # 36
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005-1892
United States of America

Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2004

Contact Information:

Associate Director Claire Bartlett
Email: bartlett at rice.edu
Phone: 713-348-5844
Fax: 713-348-5846
Website: http://langcenter.rice.edu/

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