Cornell University, Romance Studies

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Position Description
The Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University seeks to hire a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (rank will depend on experience) to teach all levels of Spanish language. This is a full-time renewable appointment contingent upon a successful review. Teaching load is 6 courses per year of elementary through advanced language courses. Candidates should hold an MA or PhD in Spanish, Second Language Acquisition, or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with strong evidence of excellence in language teaching at the university level. English and Spanish native-equivalent fluency is required. Candidates should apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/. The deadline for application is October 20, 2023. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, two sample syllabi, and three letters of recommendation. We also encourage applicants to address in their cover letter any experience in TA training and course coordination. The search committee may request an unedited teaching video of a full-length Spanish language class from selected candidates. Visa expedition funds are not available for this position. We ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research service, and/or outreach in a diverse community. Applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Two Sample Syllabi
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
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