35.2776, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Online instructors -MA in Technology-Mediated Language Teaching and Learning, Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

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Subject: 35.2776, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Online instructors -MA in Technology-Mediated Language Teaching and Learning, Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

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Date: 09-Oct-2024
From: Gema Ballesteros [convocatoriapdc at uoc.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Online instructors -MA in Technology-Mediated Language Teaching and Learning, Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

University or Organization: Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de
Catalunya (UOC)
Department: Human Resources
Job Location: Barcelona, Spain
Web Address: https://www.uoc.edu/en
Job Title: Online instructors -MA in Technology-Mediated Language
Teaching and Learning
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics

Description:

The UOC (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya) is an innovative university
that is rooted in Catalonia and open to the world. It offers people
lifelong learning to help them and society advance, while carrying out
research into the knowledge society.

The UOC wants to be a university that, by being connected to the
network of the world’s universities, drives the creation of a global
knowledge space and cutting-edge research in the knowledge society.
The UOC has an innovative educational model that focuses on the
student. The University offers them a top quality and personalized
education that helps them to be more competitive and contributes to
the progress of society.

The UOC is looking to hire affiliated teaching staff for the academic
year 2024/2025

Affiliated teaching staff need to have experience and currently be
employed in their field. The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya needs
professionals whose main professional activity is linked to the
position they are applying for, enabling them to provide a quality
service. Therefore, applicants must have a main professional activity
that they will maintain alongside their work as affiliated teaching
staff.

POSITION: Part-time online instructor for the MA degree in
Technology-Mediated Language Teaching and Learning at the Universitat
Oberta de Catalunya (Department of Arts and Humanities)

Responsibilities:

Based in an online learning environment, course instructors introduce,
guide, plan, stimulate, focus, motivate and tie together students'
learning processes with a proactive approach. They provide teaching
assistance to students both individually and collectively, monitoring
their learning over the course of the semester. They address students'
doubts, offer examples and further explanations, stimulate debates,
encourage participation in forums, and provide personalized feedback
to help students' learning processes. Course instructors may also
engage in other activities related to the creation of learning
resources.

Requirements

 - Doctoral degree in Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Second
Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics and Technology, or related
field

 - Native or near-native proficiency in either Spanish or English

 - Teaching experience with adults/university students

 - Initiative, good communication skills, and ability to work as part
of a team in innovative contexts

 - Advanced ICT skills (text editors, spreadsheet programs,
PowerPoint, etc.)

 - Experience in the use of online communication tools for online
collaborative work (forums, blogs, etc.)

 - Having a separate main line of work is an indispensable requirement
for the selection process

 Preferred

 - Proficiency in both Spanish and English

 - Experience in distance learning/teaching, especially in virtual
learning environments

 - Familiarity with computer applications and techniques relevant to
technology-mediated language teaching and learning

 - Language teaching experience

 - Graduate-level teaching experience

The candidate will need to provide a cover letter in English or
Spanish.

The language of instruction will be Spanish or English depending on
the candidate's profile.

Interested candidates should visit the Join our team section of the
website, where you can find the terms and conditions.

https://www.uoc.edu/portal/en/uneix-equip/diversitat-talent/personal-d
ocent-colaborador/index.html

To take part in the selection process, you need to register as a
candidate following this link
https://selection.uoc.edu/web/profile/login.aspx Once registered, you
can apply from the candidate area.

End of application period: 4 Nov. 2024. No CVs will be accepted after
11:59 p.m. (Madrid time) of the preceding day.

Contact us: convocatoriapdc at uoc.edu

Application Deadline: 03-Nov-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:
Email Address for Applications: convocatoriapdc at uoc.edu
Web Address for Applications:
https://selection.uoc.edu/web/profile/login.aspx
Contact Information:
        Gema Ballesteros
        Email: convocatoriapdc at uoc.edu
        Phone: 933263565

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