"Pro Tem Instructor (Romance Languages) - Open Pool"

Pro Tem Instructor (Romance Languages) - Open Pool

Department: CAS Romance Languages

Rank: Instructor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins: Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants: In addition to a completed online application, please provide a resume or CV and include names and contact information for three professional references.

Department Summary: The Department of Romance Languages, located in the School of Global Studies and Languages (College of Arts and Sciences), is a diverse, multicultural, and plurilingual academic unit that researches and instructs in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages and literatures. It is the largest language department at the University of Oregon and frequently intersects with other departments and programs on campus. The department sponsors and supports numerous activities such as lectures, film festivals, study abroad programs, international conferences, and community events.

Position Summary: The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Oregon seeks to build a pool of qualified applicants for instructional positions in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish (lower and upper-division language and culture classes, and upper-division literature, culture, and linguistics classes). Positions are limited-duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

Potential courses may include first- and second-year language courses, third-year language and culture courses, and, with appropriate credentials, introductory literature, culture, or linguistics courses or advanced undergraduate seminars. Positions may also include supervision of multi-section language courses.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in the relevant Romance language or a related field.
• Professional-level proficiency (ACTFL Superior, or equivalent) in both English and the target language.

Professional Competencies:

• Professional-level proficiency (ACTFL Superior, or equivalent) in both English and the target language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful college-level teaching experience, including experience in curriculum development, proficiency assessment, heritage language teaching, and/or service learning.
• PhD for those teaching upper-division literature, culture, and linguistics courses (course numbers 315 and above).

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535291