Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer, Spanish - Santa Clara, California, United States
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Posted by: Santa Clara University  Hiring entity type: Other  Work authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time  Compensation: ****** Benefits: See below Relocation: Not specified  Position functions: Translator   Travel: Unspecified  Accept candidates: from anywhere	Languages: Spanish - Fluent   Minimum education: See below  Minimum years experience: See below  Resumes accepted in: Cover letter: No cover letter requested Job code: 253279487 / Latpro-2489525  Date posted: May-25-2013 State, Zip: California, 95056
Description Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer, SpanishModern Languages and Literatures, Department of- Academic Year 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 Catholic Jesuit institution, seeks applicants to teach Spanish courses for one academic year (September 2013 - June 2014). The lecturer will teach five courses over three quarters of the academic year. Courses must be taught all three quarters (fall, winter, spring). Depending on applicant background, teaching assignment may include courses in elementary Spanish language as well as upper division courses in Spanish linguistics. This position is contingent upon funding.StatusAcademic Year Adjunct Lecturer (One year term: September 2013-June 2014)QualificationsPh.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: History of the Spanish language, Second Language Acquisition/Pedagogy; Sociolinguistics; OPI certified tester.Rank and SalaryAcademic Year Adjunct Lecturer (one-year appointment, non-tenure track), $34,0 - $36,0 (based on a five-course load) depending on experience; benefits eligibleStarting DateSeptember 1, 2013Application DeadlineJune 7, 2013ResponsibilitiesDuties include fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including: Requirements See job description.

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