Lecturer of Spanish

Company: University of Virginia
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

The Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese at the University of Virginia seeks applications to fill lecturer positions in Spanish on the Academic General Faculty track to begin on August 25, 2020. Subject areas of particular need include, but are not limited to, teaching language and culture undergraduate courses in Spanish. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester and active contribution to departmental service and to the vitality of the language program. An MA (or equivalent) in Spanish, applied linguistics, or closely related field at the time of application is required. A minimum of four semesters of teaching experience at the college or university level in the U.S. is required. -Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English is also required. This is a three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance. -To apply: Apply online at search for posting #R0012405 (or through Workday for internal applicants), complete the application, and attach the following: (1) cover letter that includes a brief statement of your credentials, relevant past experience, reason for applying; demonstrated past experience working on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and/or working with diverse populations. (2) current CV (3) statement of teaching philosophy; (4) dossier of recent student course evaluations (5) contact information for three professional references. -Please note ALL REQUESTED documents MUST be uploaded in the resume box.Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration. -Review of applications will begin January 6, 2019 and, the search will remain open until filled. Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Emily Scida, Search Committee Chair, at . Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: Nicole Robinson, Faculty Search Advisor at . -The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment. UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see and The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician's Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. -We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Spanish Language - Lecturer, Location: Charlottesville, VA - 22903

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