Lecturer in Spanish

Position Summary

The Department of Modern Languages invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Spanish within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Position will teach first-year Spanish courses and/or any other Spanish courses as needed. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and teaching responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching with service and professional activities as assigned. This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the academic year.

Essential Functions

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to all UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and beyond the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
• Ability to deliver instruction online as needed.
• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening, and weekend sections as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Master of Arts in Spanish or Master's in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Spanish.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish.
• Two (2) years' successful experience teaching at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.

Work Hours

Based on courses assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Pay

$2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (Doctorate)

Additional Information

Posting Number: UN993PO. Job Type: Part Time. Job Category: Faculty. Open Until Filled: Yes. Reports To: Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.