Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP00715PO19 Job Code Title Instructor Advertised Title Instructor of Spanish (Multiple Positions Available) Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Salary $42,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is accepting applications for multiple full-time non-tenure track Instructors of Spanish. These are nine-month appointments, beginning August 16, 2019 and ending May 15, 2020. The salary for each position is $42,000.

Duties: Teach introductory through intermediate Spanish language courses (four classes per semester); prepare course syllabi and handouts; evaluate and grade student class work, assignments and papers; maintain required records including student attendance and grades; maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A Master's degree in Spanish or a related field is required and must be in hand by August 1, 2019. Evidence of teaching experience at the collegiate level and native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is expected.

Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Spanish, or a related field.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date 08/16/2019 Proposed End Date 05/15/2020 Job Open Date 05/23/2019 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is open until filled. 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.

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Position Attributes

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

* Letter of Recommendation 1

* Letter of Recommendation 2

* Letter of Recommendation 3

* Other Supporting Documents

* Teaching Statement