Lecturer in Elementary Language Instruction

The Department of Hispanic Studies (https://hs.as.uky.edu/) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Elementary Language Instruction to begin August 1, 2024. The selected
candidate will be appointed to a 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial twoyear period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The position involves teaching three classes per semester in addition to service and course
coordination responsibilities within the department. Courses will primarily range from the 100- to 200-levels in the introductory and intermediate Spanish language sequence. We encourage candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching, expertise in instructional technology and inclusive pedagogies, and coordination of Spanish language curriculum. We seek candidates with experience attracting new students to the major and mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds, including heritage language learners. A Ph.D. in Spanish is required.

Interested applicants should apply online at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/489024
Applicants must include the following: 1) letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, 3) Unofficial Transcript, 4) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 1), 5) Sample syllabi and representative evaluations of teaching (upload as Specific Request 2), and 6) a
statement on their contribution toward inclusive excellence in teaching, research, professional activities, and/or service (upload as Specific Request 3). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This
information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Monica Diaz, Department Chair, Department of Hispanic Studies, University of Kentucky (monica.diaz@uky.edu).

Application deadline is October 29th, 2023

As an equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.