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Lecturer- Spanish and Italian (Job ID #152959)
LAS/ LCSL
Faculty
Chicago
01/17/2022

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Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

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The Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is seeking a full-time lecturer to teach a total of six courses over two semesters. The primary responsibility for the position will be Italian and Spanish language and culture instruction (beginning to advanced) but may also include the development and teaching of culture courses in English. The position will begin Fall 2022. 

For fullest consideration, candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications and all supporting materials by 01/10/2022 at which time review will begin. Please complete the on-line application and upload the following documents: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, a graduate school transcript (unofficial copies accepted for initial application), a statement of teaching philosophy, a diversity statement, a summary of teaching evaluations, and a teaching portfolio. Upon request, applicants should be prepared to provide a video demonstrating their classroom teaching.

 

Only complete applications will be considered. Please contact Chiara Fabbian (cfabbian@uic.edu) with any questions.

 

 

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

UIC is an EOE including Disability/Vets.

The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

To teach 6 courses over 2 semesters in the academic year in Spanish and Italian, advise students, participate in the intellectual life of the university.

The candidate must have at least a Master’s Degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a related subject, a strong background in Second Language Pedagogy and Applied Linguistics, along with evidence of pedagogical excellence in teaching Italian and Spanish at the college level as demonstrated by course evaluations or other forms of assessments.

Native or near-native competence in Italian, Spanish and English is required.

Evidence of commitment to students' success and participation in departmental activities is required.

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The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

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