Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Spanish

The Modern Language faculty at UWL are excited to announce a tenure track, Assistant Professor of Spanish position to begin August 26, 2016. We seek applications from individuals who hold a Ph.D. in Spanish with specialization in language pedagogy, or a related field, who have native or near-native fluency in Spanish, and who have at least three years experience teaching in a K-12 setting (Spanish, another language, or bilingual). The candidates ability to teach courses in language teaching methodology, second language acquisition, and courses in introductory linguistics is highly desirable. Experience with edTPA (Teacher Performance Assessment) will strengthen the application. Our new faculty member will join colleagues who teach language and other courses at all undergraduate levels, and will enjoy a community of scholars dedicated to the development and support of ongoing scholarship. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in service activities at departmental, college, and university levels. Candidates who have experience with a variety of teaching methods, have knowledge of or experience working with culturally diverse groups, have the potential to obtain research funding and have a strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in their research activities are preferred.

This position is affiliated with the School of Education and the dean of the School of Education will provide feedback regarding hiring and personnel reviews to the department.

Faculty at UWL teach 12 credits per semester.  The Department of Modern Languages values diversity in our faculty and student body and encourages applications from women, persons of color, individuals with a disability and veterans.  Review of applications will begin December 23, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must provide the following credentials: a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references.  If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in the hiring process, please contact Judy King at (608)-785-8324 to make appropriate arrangements.

Electronic submission of application materials is required.  For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/

Note: LLC alumn, Dr. Heather Linville is assistant professor at UW, La Corsse. If anyone is interested or has any questions, please contact her at linville.ha@gmail.com