Lecturer in Elementary Language Instruction

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on May 13, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Lecturer in Elementary Language Instruction

Requisition Number

FE04090

Working Title

Department Name

8E690:Hispanic Studies

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

A Ph.D. in Spanish is required.

Required Related Experience

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

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 two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The position involves teaching up to four 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.

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 Friday, May 17th 2024.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

05/17/2024

Open Until Filled

No

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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  1. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Academic Transcript
  4. Specific Request 1
  5. Specific Request 2
  6. Specific Request 3
Optional Documents