University Of Florida
Assistant /Associate Instructional Professor
University Of Florida, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Assistant /Associate Instructional Professor
Job no:
533046Work type:
Non-Tenure-Track FacultyLocation:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories:
Social/Behavioral Science, HumanitiesDepartment:
16880000 - LS-SPANISH&PORTUGUESE STUDIES
Classification Title: Lecturer or Senior LecturerJob Description:The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at the University of Florida seeks an instructor at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (working title: Assistant/Associate Instructional Professor) with experience teaching Spanish, coordinating language courses at the university level, and mentoring instructors (including graduate teaching assistants). This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position (promotion eligible) to be renewed on a year-to-year basis, contingent on funding. The start date is August 16, 2025.Responsibilities of the position include:Teaching in the Lower Division Spanish program, with an occasional course at the Upper Division level (dependent on departmental needs); the typical teaching assignment for non-tenure track (instructional) faculty is three courses per semester.Working closely with the Director of Language Instruction to coordinate Lower Division Spanish language courses and to supervise and mentor graduate teaching assistants.Participating in departmental duties, including committee work, ongoing training in pedagogy, curriculum development, and supervision of instructors.Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have: a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish or closely related field (M.A. or M.Ed. will be considered if other qualifications are outstanding); native or native-like fluency in English and Spanish; demonstrated excellence as a teacher; experience as a supervisor and/or coordinator in a college-level language program; and exceptional organizational and mentorship skills.Additional desirable qualities include experience or interest in one or more of the following: Spanish for specific purposes; online instruction; leading study abroad programs.Candidates at the Senior Lecturer level must have a record of academic excellence and professional experience commensurate with the title.Non-tenure track faculty at UF have numerous professional development opportunities and support for growth. Non-Tenure Track faculty may seek advancement through UF’s three-tiered promotion track (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Master Lecturer).Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website (http://spanishandportuguese.ufl.edu/) to learn more about the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies.Application Instructions:For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for this specific position, (2) a complete
curriculum vitae , (3) a teaching statement, (4) complete and unabridged course evaluations demonstrating excellence in teaching for at least four undergraduate Spanish classes, and (5) contact information for three references. After initial review, confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.Applications will be reviewed beginning October 7, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. You may send email inquiries about the position to Dr. Andrea Villa (avilla@ufl.edu).The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
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Job no:
533046Work type:
Non-Tenure-Track FacultyLocation:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories:
Social/Behavioral Science, HumanitiesDepartment:
16880000 - LS-SPANISH&PORTUGUESE STUDIES
Classification Title: Lecturer or Senior LecturerJob Description:The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at the University of Florida seeks an instructor at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (working title: Assistant/Associate Instructional Professor) with experience teaching Spanish, coordinating language courses at the university level, and mentoring instructors (including graduate teaching assistants). This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position (promotion eligible) to be renewed on a year-to-year basis, contingent on funding. The start date is August 16, 2025.Responsibilities of the position include:Teaching in the Lower Division Spanish program, with an occasional course at the Upper Division level (dependent on departmental needs); the typical teaching assignment for non-tenure track (instructional) faculty is three courses per semester.Working closely with the Director of Language Instruction to coordinate Lower Division Spanish language courses and to supervise and mentor graduate teaching assistants.Participating in departmental duties, including committee work, ongoing training in pedagogy, curriculum development, and supervision of instructors.Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have: a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Spanish or closely related field (M.A. or M.Ed. will be considered if other qualifications are outstanding); native or native-like fluency in English and Spanish; demonstrated excellence as a teacher; experience as a supervisor and/or coordinator in a college-level language program; and exceptional organizational and mentorship skills.Additional desirable qualities include experience or interest in one or more of the following: Spanish for specific purposes; online instruction; leading study abroad programs.Candidates at the Senior Lecturer level must have a record of academic excellence and professional experience commensurate with the title.Non-tenure track faculty at UF have numerous professional development opportunities and support for growth. Non-Tenure Track faculty may seek advancement through UF’s three-tiered promotion track (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Master Lecturer).Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website (http://spanishandportuguese.ufl.edu/) to learn more about the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies.Application Instructions:For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for this specific position, (2) a complete
curriculum vitae , (3) a teaching statement, (4) complete and unabridged course evaluations demonstrating excellence in teaching for at least four undergraduate Spanish classes, and (5) contact information for three references. After initial review, confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.Applications will be reviewed beginning October 7, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. You may send email inquiries about the position to Dr. Andrea Villa (avilla@ufl.edu).The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
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