Instructor of Spanish

University of Missouri-Columbia

Department of Romance Languages and Literatures 

Instructor of Spanish

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures invites applications for a full-time, one-year position at the level of Instructor starting January 21, 2020. 

Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Spanish. Applicants should be able to teach lower and upper-level courses such as conversation, composition, and some literature classes. The successful candidate will be able to teach Spanish for the professions but not limited to health and agriculture. PhD preferred, but APD and MA accepted.  

As the University of Missouri-Columbia is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive Institution, the candidate should have expertise in approaches to language pedagogy. 

Our department is strongly committed to fostering cultural diversity and multicultural awareness among its faculty, students, and staff, and is particularly interested in applicants with demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are invited and encouraged. 

To apply, complete application in eRecruit www.erecruit.umsystem.edu

and attach the following materials: 1) a cover letter discussing preparation and prior teaching experience 2) A diversity statement that describes the candidate’s experiences, commitment, and goals in regards to incorporating an understanding of diversity/multiculturalism in teaching, and mentoring is required. 3) a curriculum vitae; 4) list of three professional references, including contact information. All applications are due by November 29, 2019.

The University of Missouri is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.