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UW - STEVENS POINT Lecturer Pool - Spanish in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21180 JOB TITLE: Spanish Lecturer (recruitment pool) UW System/TTC Title and Code: Lecturer (TL020) Position Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of World Languages and Literatures houses 4 majors and is currently staffed with 5.5 tenure-track faculty and 1 academic staff member. The department prides itself on providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a wide range of career paths: language teaching, global education, domestic and international non-profit organizations. The study of world languages prepares students to communicate effectively across cultures, think logically and critically, value diversity and promote global cultural competencies. Graduates engage the world ready to flourish as global citizens, to assume leadership positions, and to exercise professional adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing world. The Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point invites applications for Spanish Lecturer to begin in Fall 2023. Candidates should be prepared to teach all levels of Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. The department is seeking candidates with demonstrated successful language teaching experience, an ability to work effectively with educational technologies used in language teaching and learning in different modalities (online, hybrid, and face-to-face instructions), and who are versed in proficiency-oriented language instruction. Appointments could be up to 12 credits per semester (1.0 FTE). This is not a remote position. Anticipated Appointment Date: Fall semester (August) or Spring semester (January) To ensure consideration, completed online applications must be received. Pool applicants will be contacted when/if openings are available. Required Materials Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Curriculum Vitae - Contact information for three professional references - Unofficial/Official Transcripts - a ten (10) minute video recording in Spanish in which you explain your teaching philosophy grounded in examples from your teaching experience (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Vera Klekovkina, Department Chair, World Languages Email: vklekovk@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-3232 Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications Earned the minimum of a master\'s degree from an accredited college or university in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or related fields. Demonstrated ability to teach beginning and intermediate undergraduate courses in Spanish that meet the WLL program learning outcomes at UWSP (https://catalog.uwsp.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=36&poid=14065) Preferred Qualifications ABD status or earned doctorate in Spanish or related field. Demonstrated commitment to reflective teaching practices and successful language teaching experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with educational technologies used in language teaching and learning in different modalities (online, hybrid, and face-to-face instructions). Demonstrated experience and success in proficiency-oriented language instruction. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu