23.1784, Jobs: Spanish; Second Language Acquisition: Visiting Instructors, U of Illinois

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Subject: 23.1784, Jobs: Spanish; Second Language Acquisition: Visiting Instructors, U of Illinois

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Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:19:19
From: Marita Romine [slcl-hr at illinois.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Second Language Acquisition: Visiting Instructors, University of Illinois, IL, USA

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University or Organization: University of Illinois 
Department: Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: http://illinois.edu/
Job Rank: Visiting Instructors  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Second Language Acquisition

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of Spanish Italian and Portuguese at the University of Illinois 
at Urbana-Champaign is seeking two (2) Visiting Instructors to teach its large 
and well-established technologically-enhanced Spanish Basic Language 
Program.

Minimum qualifications include an M.A. in Spanish with a background in 
second language acquisition, communicative language teaching, or some 
related area of applied linguistics. Near native or native ability in Spanish 
along with experience in technology based language instruction also required. 
At least two years of teaching language at the college level. Duties include 
teaching the equivalent of six undergraduate courses per year in the basic 
language program depending on program needs.

Responsibilities include writing and administering exams, developing course 
curriculum/syllabus, maintaining on-line course management system, 
participating in orientation and ongoing training of teaching assistants, 
contributing to any course/program innovation and other departmental duties 
as assigned.

This is a full-time, 9-month appointment with additional summer service 
possible. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Target 
starting date is August 16, 2012.

To apply, create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu and 
upload your application materials: CV, evidence of excellence in teaching 
(statistical summaries for at least three courses preferred), and names and 
contact information for three professional references. References will be 
contacted electronically upon the submission of the application. Only 
electronic applications submitted through the URL below will be accepted.

To ensure full consideration, all required materials, including letters of 
recommendation, must be received no later than April 27, 2012. Applicants 
may be interviewed before the closing date, but no hiring decision will be 
made until after that date.

For more information contact slcl-hr at illinois.edu or visit 
http://www.sip.illinois.edu/

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 
and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas 
who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. 
(http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)

Application Deadline: 27-Apr-2012 

Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.illinois.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=18450 
Contact Information:
	Marita Romine 
	Email: slcl-hr at illinois.edu 

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