Autor: Santiago Saro Ortiz

Fecha límite   15 de noviembre de 2012
Página web: academicjobs.columbia.edu
Correo electrónico: fe2114@columbia.edu

Job Details
Field(s) of Specialization:    Applied Linguistics or Foreign Language Pedagogy
Position Title:    Lecturer in Discipline (Spanish)
Department:    4032- A&S LAIC
Department Number:    4032
Location:    Morningside
Summary Description:    The Columbia University Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures invites applications for a Lecturer in Discipline (Spanish).

Full-time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review, to begin in July 2013. M.A. degree or extensive training in applied linguistics or foreign language pedagogy required; Ph.D. preferred. Native or near-native Spanish, proven excellence in Spanish language teaching at all levels, and an active interest in content-based instruction a must. Administrative experience with a Spanish language program a plus. Appointee must be proficient in the new technologies for the language classroom.
School/Institute/Unit:    Arts and Sciences
Minimum Degree Required:    M.A.

All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position.    The rank of Lecturer in Discipline (language) requires substantial teaching experience with documented evidence of pedagogical excellence and evidence of professional growth and activity in the given field.
Preferred Qualifications:    Ph.D. preferred as well as teaching experience at all levels and a research agenda in the field of language pedagogy.

Additional Information:    For questions concerning the receipt of your application, please contact Eunice Rodríguez Ferguson: fe2114@columbia.edu Closing Date:    11-15-2012

Special Instructions to Applicants:    All applications must be made through Columbia University’s RAPS system. Please upload the following required materials: cover letter of application, current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, writing sample or publication, list of references, and a summary of teaching evaluations. RAPS will accommodate uploads of maximum two (2) megabytes in size per document.

Before uploading documents, applicants first will be asked to input a name and valid email address for each reference provider. The application to this position requires a minimum of three reference letters. The applicant may enable the RAPS system to generate an automatic email to the reference provider, politely requesting a letter of reference and offering a secure link to the RAPS website where a letter can be uploaded quickly and easily. Wherever possible, letters should be uploaded in the online system. If this is not possible, the applicant should refer the reference provider or dossier service to the following address:

Spanish Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures, 612 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10027.

After completing the «Provide References» screens, the applicant will come to the «Attach Documents» screen and be asked to upload into RAPS the required application materials listed above.

For questions concerning the receipt of your application, please contact Eunice Rodríguez Ferguson: fe2114@columbia.edu
Proposed Start Date:    07-01-2013
EEO Statement    Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Required Applicant Documents for Upload:    Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Evaluations
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
List of References
Writing Sample/Publication 1