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Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Spanish to begin in August, 2009.
Duties include teaching Spanish language courses at all levels, coordinating beginning and
intermediate Spanish courses, and teaching secondary world language methods. Active
participation in service activities at departmental, college, and university levels is
expected. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute,
through their scholarship, teaching, service, and experience to the diversity and excellence
of the academic community.
Position requires: PhD in hand by August 1, 2009; native or near-native fluency in Spanish;
evidence of teaching excellence and of potential for significant research; dedication to teaching
all levels of Spanish language; knowledge of second-language pedagogy and teacher education.
Desirable: Specialization in Second Language Acquisition or Applied Linguistics; experience
coordinating multiple sections of a language course; secondary teaching experience and ability
to supervise student teachers at the secondary level; knowledge of instructional technologies;
interest in developing service learning opportunities; ACTFL OPI certification in Spanish.
UW La Crosse is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, persons of color,
and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you need special
accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact Dr. Barbara Rusterholz
to make appropriate arrangements.
To apply, send a cover letter highlighting evidence of effective teaching and research potential;
current curriculum vitae; copies of your complete graduate transcripts; three letters of recommendation,
including at least one that demonstrates direct knowledge of your classroom teaching abilities.
Address all materials to
Dr. Jean Hindson, Chair, Search and
Screen Committee
Department of Modern Languages
University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse
1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Review of
applications will begin Nov. 15 and continue until the position is filled.
Interviews will be held at MLA. |
