University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: School of Arts & Sciences: Modern Languages and Cultures

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$52,000-$70,000

Description

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Rochester seeks a qualified and experienced individual to begin as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Spanish in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to excellence in language education and demonstrate expertise in Spanish instruction at the university level. The candidate is expected to teach all levels of Spanish language courses with a teaching load of three courses a semester. This is a renewable, non-tenure-track position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach three courses per semester at various levels of Spanish language.

• Contribute to curriculum development, incorporating innovative and effective teaching methodologies, including project-based and community-based learning.

• Engage in continuous assessment and improvement of course objectives and materials.

• Actively participate in departmental meetings, workshops, and academic events.

• Provide mentorship and support to students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Serve on departmental and College committees as necessary in consultation with the Spanish program and department chair.

• According to departmental needs and individual qualifications, contribute to required departmental courses in Comparative Literature.

• Actively support departmental events and programs, such as study abroad, student orientation, and the language fair

Salary range: $52,000-$70,000. The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Prof. Claudia Schaefer, Spanish Search Chair: claudia.schaefer@rochester.edu

The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a strong commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish or a related field is required; a doctorate is preferred

• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in teaching Spanish at the college level

• Proficiency in teaching all levels of Spanish courses at the undergraduate level

• Experience in curriculum development and use of technology in language instruction

• Familiarity with current trends in pedagogy and language acquisition

Application Instructions

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Application materials (letter of application, CV, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation related to teaching skills and experience) addressed to the Chair of the Spanish Search Committee. In a separate document, please describe how you will add to the University's core values of Meliora (https://www.rochester.edu/about/values.html) (“Ever better”), discussing the ways in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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