Instructor of Spanish
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$50,000
Descripción
The University of South Carolina Union invites applications for a 9-month, full-time Instructor of Spanish. Teaching requirements include face-to-face and distance education, potentially including evening and/or weekend classes, along with teaching dual-enrollment classes at the USC Union campus and various affiliated high schools. This role will entail instructing five courses per semester (5-5 course load). A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, as well as participation in university and community service, is expected. The selected candidate will have the responsibility of teaching introductory Spanish courses and any upper-level courses as needed.
USC Union, as a campus of Palmetto College of the University of South Carolina, offers associate in arts and science degrees. Faculty members may teach courses for bachelor’s degree programs in Organizational Leadership and Liberal studies, as well as other Palmetto College programs.
The faculty member will be responsible for the following:
- Teaching assigned classes where needed under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes.
- Teaching five courses per semester.
- Advising students; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance and student co-curricular activities.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Requisitos
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in Spanish from an accredited university by the beginning date of employment, including credentials necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper-level courses as needed. Demonstrated dedication to exceptional teaching and engagement with both the campus and local community is essential. Excellent communication skills, a commitment to fostering collegial relationships, and a strong dedication to undergraduate education are required.
Priority will be given to candidates with prior experience in university-level teaching and those eligible to instruct in related fields.
Cómo solicitar
The University of South Carolina requires individuals to apply online for all job vacancies.
As part of the online process, applicants must submit a cover letter (to include their goals of teaching at a 2-year campus in addition to their professional career goals and interests), vita, a list of three references with contact information, three current letters of recommendation (confidential letters to be submitted by the reviewers directly at the website), copies of all graduate transcripts (evaluation of all foreign transcripts to be submitted by USC accepted agencies), teaching statement (to include a description of teaching philosophy, experience in instructing undergraduate and non-major courses, and strategy for engaging with students from diverse backgrounds, especially those who are first-generation college students). Copies of graduate transcripts should be uploaded as Other Supporting Documents. Optional documents may include a teaching portfolio (containing summaries of teaching evaluations or other evidence of excellence in undergraduate-level teaching) and a Statement on Inclusiveness.
Applications will be reviewed once all necessary materials are received, until a suitable candidate is identified.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Observaciones
If you have any questions about the position, please contact the committee chair: Dr. Steve Lownes at lownes@mailbox.sc.edu
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