Lecturer in Spanish

The Department of Romance Languages & Literatures and the Humanities Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago are accepting applications for two full-time, one-year renewable, benefits-eligible, lecturer positions in Spanish. Responsibilities will include teaching 7 courses in Spanish language per year across three quarters according to the needs of the program in addition to some administrative and/or coordinating duties.

Superior level of proficiency in Spanish as defined by ACTFL is required. An M.A. or equivalent in Spanish linguistics, applied linguistics, translation, second-language teaching or acquisition or a related field is required by the start date of the position. A minimum of one year of experience teaching Spanish at the college or post-secondary level and experience in materials development are required. Proficiency in English demonstrated by a minimum of one year of teaching and/or studying in an English-speaking country and/or a TOEFL score of at least 104 overall (and 26 in each area) is required. Ability to teach advanced-level language, heritagelanguage courses, and/or Spanish language for the professions is desirable. Knowledge of one or more Latin American dialects is desirable.

These appointments will start on 1 September 2020. This position is contingent upon final budgetary approval.

To apply for this position candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio jobs board at apply.interfolio.com/67441

Applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae; a cover letter written in English and Spanish that addresses professional formation, teaching experience and the candidate’s approach to language pedagogy; and the names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited. Optionally, course evaluations (if available) may be uploaded. Short-listed candidates may be asked to provide a teaching video and examples of teaching materials.

Application deadline is October 31, 2019. Only completed applications will be considered. For further questions about this position, please contact Guillaume Beaudin, Department of Romance Languages & Literatures, gbeaudin@uchicago.edu

The position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.