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Quechua Language Lecturer
New York University
Posted: October 18, 2007
Description:
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
ARTS AND SCIENCE
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at New York University seek a full-time Language Lecturer in Quechua to begin September 1, 2008, pending administrative and budgetary approval. This is a non-tenure track appointment, which is renewable on an annual basis. MA minimum with Ph.D. preferred. Candidates should have experience and have demonstrated commitment to Quechua language learning at all levels, training in applied linguistics and pedagogical theory, knowledge of instructional technologies including internet applications, and excellent organizational skills. Regular duties include three classes per semester. During the first year, Quechua instruction is expected to occupy one course per semester, rising to two courses per semester in the second year, enrollments permitting. During year one, additional courses in other subjects (such as Spanish language, bilingual education, or other subject areas appropriate to the applicant's training and skills) or further duties (such as coordination of outreach activities) are expected to fill out duties to the equivalent of a full-time work load.
Deadline:
December 1, 2007
Minimum Requirements:
M.A. degree
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD.
Documents Required:
letter of application, CV and dossier (or three current letters of recommendation), plus a teaching portfolio giving evidence of linguistic and teaching skills (sample teaching materials, lesson plans, student course evaluations, etc.)
Contact Information:
Send letter of application, CV and dossier (or three current letters of recommendation), plus a teaching portfolio giving evidence of linguistic and teaching skills (sample teaching materials, lesson plans, student course evaluations, etc.) by December 1, 2007, to Professor Thomas Abercrombie, Search Committee Chair, New York University, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, 53 Washington Square South, 410W, New York, NY 10012. Inquiries to Maritza Colón at
mec8697@nyu.edu.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Additional information:
Candidates should have experience and have demonstrated commitment to Quechua language learning at all levels, training in applied linguistics and pedagogical theory, knowledge of instructional technologies including internet applications, and excellent organizational skills. Regular duties include three classes per semester. During the first year, Quechua instruction is expected to occupy one course per semester, rising to two courses per semester in the second year, enrollments permitting. During year one, additional courses in other subjects (such as Spanish language, bilingual education, or other subject areas appropriate to the applicant's training and skills) or further duties (such as coordination of outreach activities) are expected to fill out duties to the equivalent of a full-time work load.
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