Employer: University of Minnesota
Job Ref: 342159
Job Type: Full Time
Location
City: Twin Cities
State: Minnesota (MN)
Zip Code: 55401
Description
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Spanish or Portuguese or a related field in Education, the Humanities or Social Sciences required for appointment as Teaching Specialist.
Ph.D degree in Spanish or Portuguese or a related field in Education, the Humanities or Social Sciences required for appointment as Lecturer.
For Spanish for Special Purposes courses, other relevant professional degrees will be considered (e.g. a Master’s in Public Health for the instructor of a course on Medical Spanish.)
Native or near-native fluency in the language(s) of instruction.
Two years post-secondary teaching experience in the relevant language or related field.
Demonstration of commitment to quality teaching and program development.
Strong English language communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Positive evaluations from students, peers, and/or supervisors. Prior teaching experience at the same or similar course level. Progressive instructional work in specific language of instruction. Demonstrated success with teaching, organizing, being collaborative, and mentoring students.
About the Job
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs teaching specialists or lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. Appointments may be full-time or part-time and may be limited to one semester.
This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2021/22 academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.
Job Description: Teaching Specialists and Lecturers in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota teach 1-3 courses per semester. Most instructors are assigned introductory language courses, but, in rare cases, may be assigned literature and/or culture courses as determined by the needs of the department. Classes may be scheduled during the day or in the evening. Duties also include course preparation, instruction, and grading of all students; holding office hours every week, including hours in the Tutor Lab when teaching first, second or third year language courses; administering proficiency tests; and providing other administrative assistance to the Department as needed.
About the Department
Founded in the 1960s, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, is widely recognized as a pioneer in the interdisciplinary study of language, literature and, more broadly, cultural expressions grounded in theorized and broadly socio-historical perspectives.
We offer B.A. degrees in Spanish and in combined Spanish and Portuguese; and Ph.D. degrees in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures, Hispanic Linguistics, and Lusophone Literatures & Cultures. Our faculty have strengths in the colonial, postcolonial and globalization triad; feminist, gender and sexuality studies; memory and witnessing; human rights; subaltern studies; law and literature; cultural contacts; and the Hispanic legacies of Hebrew and Arabic traditions. In Linguistics, our strengths are in the study of language in its context(s) with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to language contact, phonology, pragmatics, second language acquisition, sociolinguistics and syntax.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Background Check Information
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About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
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