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| Title | Instructor Positions: Arabic, Korean, Swahili, and Brazilian Portuguese |
| Body | The World Languages Academy at the University of Oregon invites applications for five language instructors: Arabic—2 (1.0 FTE), Korean—1 (1.0 FTE), Brazilian Portuguese—1 (.67 FTE) and Swahili—1 (.67 FTE). Starting date is September 17, 2007. Required qualities for the position include an MA in Language Teaching, Linguistics, Foreign Language Education or related field with at least one year of full-time university teaching or equivalent experience; a record of excellence in teaching; knowledge of current second-language teaching methodologies; ability and willingness to teach and direct introductory and intermediate courses in our respective languages; native or near-native fluency in Arabic, Korean, Portuguese or Swahili, as well as in English. Desired qualities for the position include: evidence of pedagogical/professional development, experience in developing language materials and curricula, and a desire to develop upper level courses in various aspects of language and culture. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. These positions are renewable, and, depending upon future funding, eligible for promotion to Senior Instructor. A normal teaching load is 3 courses per term (15 hours per week). The starting salary is between $30,000 and $35,000 for nine months, based on experience and qualifications. Summer teaching is a possibility, and the university provides an excellent benefits package. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2007. Positions will remain open until filled. Please send: 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a sample of teaching materials, 4) student evaluations, 5) three letters of reference, and 6) a brief statement of teaching philosophy to Jeff Magoto, Director, Yamada Language Center, 1236 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 USA. Email queries welcome at: ylc@uoregon.edu. The University of Oregon is committed to a campus environment that is enriched and informed by the personal, cultural and intellectual differences of its students, faculty, staff and visitors. The UO is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. Magoto, J. [LCTL-T] Instructor Positions: Arabic, Korean, Swahili, and Brazilian Portuguese. Less Commonly Taught Language Teachers listserv (LCTL-T@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 16 Feb 2007). |
| Source | Less Commonly Taught Language Teachers Listserv |
| Inputdate | 2007-03-04 05:13:42 |
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