Pro Tem Instructor (Romance Languages) - Open Pool

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Oregon seeks to build a pool of qualified applicants for instructional positions in French, Italian, and Spanish. These positions will involve teaching lower and upper-division language and culture classes, as well as upper-division literature, culture, and linguistics classes. Potential courses include first- and second-year language courses, third-year language and culture courses, and, with appropriate credentials, introductory literature, culture, or linguistics courses or advanced undergraduate seminars. Positions may also include supervision of multi-section language courses. These are limited duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years, based on programmatic need, funding, and performance. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the relevant Romance language or a related field.
Professional-level proficiency (ACTFL Superior, or equivalent) in both English and the target language.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to contribute to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Nice To Haves

Successful college-level teaching experience.
Experience in curriculum development, proficiency assessment, heritage language teaching, and/or service learning.
PhD for those teaching upper-division literature, culture, and linguistics courses (course numbers 315 and above).

Responsibilities

Teach lower and upper-division language and culture classes in French, Italian, and Spanish.
Teach upper-division literature, culture, and linguistics classes (with appropriate credentials).
Potentially supervise multi-section language courses.