Instructor of Spanish

Title: Instructor of Spanish
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is seeking an instructor to teach 3 or 4 sections of introductory or intermediate Spanish. Classes could be a 3- or 4-credit hour courses. Typically, 4-credit hour courses meet four times a week.

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Commensurate with experience and qualifications

1. MA in Spanish or related field 2. Prior teaching experience at the high school or collegiate level 3. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law. Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Spanish or a related field

Varies

TBD

CV, Cover letter, list of 3 professional references

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Juliet Lynd

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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Application Opened: 06/12/2024 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open until filled

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