Assistant /Associate Instructional Professor
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The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Descripción
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at the University of Florida seeks an instructor at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (working title: Assistant/Associate Instructional Professor) with experience teaching Spanish, coordinating language courses at the university level, and mentoring instructors (including graduate teaching assistants. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position (promotion eligible) to be renewed on a year-to-year basis, contingent on funding. The start date is August 16, 2025.
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Teaching in the Lower Division Spanish program, with an occasional course at the Upper Division level (dependent on departmental needs); the typical teaching assignment for non-tenure track (instructional) faculty is three courses per semester.
- Working closely with the Director of Language Instruction to coordinate Lower Division Spanish language courses and to supervise and mentor graduate teaching assistants.
- Participating in departmental duties, including committee work, ongoing training in pedagogy, curriculum development, and supervision of instructors.
Requisitos
The ideal candidate will have: a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish or closely related field (M.A. or M.Ed. will be considered if other qualifications are outstanding); native or native-like fluency in English and Spanish; demonstrated excellence as a teacher; experience as a supervisor and/or coordinator in a college-level language program; and exceptional organizational and mentorship skills.
Additional desirable qualities include experience or interest in one or more of the following: Spanish for specific purposes; online instruction; leading study abroad programs.
Candidates at the Senior Lecturer level must have a record of academic excellence and professional experience commensurate with the title.
Cómo solicitar
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online.
A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for this specific position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement, (4) complete and unabridged course evaluations demonstrating excellence in teaching for at least four undergraduate Spanish classes, and (5) contact information for three references. After initial review, confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 7, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
Observaciones
You may send email inquiries about the position to Dr. Andrea Villa (avilla@ufl.edu).
UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked the Number 1 public university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.
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