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Summary
Seeking a specialist in the instruction of Spanish language and culture for the spring 2024 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Primary duties include teaching two-three in-person 4-credit Spanish courses of beginning-level Spanish per semester and two-three office hours a week. Other responsibilities include mentoring students in the Spanish Program and collaboration with colleagues in Modern Languages.
Qualifications
Native or near-native proficiency and experience teaching college or university students preferred. Instructors must have at minimum an MA or be ABD in Spanish or a related field. Specialization in Second Language Acquisition and language-teaching methodology preferred. The candidate we seek has innovative language teaching skills, expertise in Spanish instruction at the novice and intermediate levels, and familiarity with technologies that aid learning and communication, e.g., Zoom, Teams.
Application Instructions
To apply please submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references to https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. To upload more than one document on the application, please choose file then upload files until all documents are showing in the submitted documents area. Should any question about uploading documents arise, contact hr@washjeff.edu. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Katherine Ternes at kternes@washjeff.edu. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employee Benefits
Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.
Getting to Know W&J
Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.
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Employee Benefits
Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee’s total compensation package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.
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