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Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer, elementary Spanish languageModern Languages and Literatures, Department of- Quarterly Adjunct LecturerOverview:Santa Clara University is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located in California's Silicon Valley, offering its 8,800 students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, plus master's, Ph.D., and law degrees.Distinguished by the highest retention rate and ranked second among all master's universities in the West by U.S. News and World Report, Santa Clara University is California's oldest operating institution of higher-education. The University is focused on creating an academic community that educates citizens and leaders who will build a more just, humane, and sustainable world.Purpose:The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic institution, seeks applicants to teach elementary Spanish courses during our 2013 - 2014 Academic year. Positions are contingent upon funding and departmental need.Re-employment in subsequent quarters in academic year 2013 - 2014 may be possible as openings in the department occur for which the applicant is qualified. Such re-employment is contingent upon a satisfactory evaluation of the applicant's teaching performance, curricular need, and funding.StatusQuarterly Adjunct Lecturer: 2013 - 2014 Academic YearQualificationsPh.D. or A.B.D. or M.A. in Spanish. Native- or near-native level fluency in Spanish. Commitment to and evidence of excellence in teaching courses at the college level. Must have expertise and experience with ACTFL Standards-based teaching and assessment and instructional technologies. Must have the ability to serve as mentor to students of diverse backgrounds. The following areas of expertise are highly desirable: Second Language Acquisition/Pedagogy; OPI certified tester.Rank and SalaryLecturer, Quarterly Part Time; $5,800 per course.Starting DateFall quarter: Classes begin September 23, 2013Winter quarter: Classes begin January 6, 2014Spring quarter: Classes begin March 31, 2014Application DeadlineJune 7, 2013ResponsibilitiesDuties include fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including:1. Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students;2. Assigning and evaluating student work including exams and written assignments;3. Holding weekly office hours on campus;4. Submitting student grades to the Student Records by the designated deadline; and5. Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or by the by the Chair of the Department.Application ProcedurePlease submit the following application materials via EMAIL:1. A letter of application, specifying qualifications, teaching experience and teaching philosophy2. Current curriculum vitae3. Teaching evaluations from most recent position4. References and official transcripts should be available upon request.E-MAIL APPLICATION TO: ModernLanguages@scu.eduSUBJECT: Search Committee: Spanish language QALSCU does not sponsor any visa applications for these positions. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.
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