Spanish & Portuguese Visiting Professor

Job Summary: The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Wisconsin - Madison welcomes applications for a position as a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching Spanish, beginning in Fall 2024.
The main responsibility for this position is teaching undergraduate courses at all levels.
Specialization is open.
We seek a candidate with a dynamic teaching style who can teach and mentor a diverse student body.
Particular consideration will be given to those whose teaching and/or research experience includes one or several of the following areas: -Race, ethnicity, and indigeneity -Gender, queer, and trans studies -Disability studies -Environmental studies -Social justice -Digital humanities and new media -Mexican, Central American, Brazilian, or Andean cultures -Latinx, Afro-Latinx, and border studies The teaching load is 3/3.
(3 courses per semester) About the Department The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers undergraduate Spanish and Portuguese majors and a certificate in Spanish studies for Business majors.
At the graduate level we offer MA and PhD degrees in Spanish and Portuguese with concentrations in literature, cultural studies, and linguistics.
Responsibilities: -Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.
(80%) -Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements.
(10%) -Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy.
(10%) Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.
We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education: Ph.
D.
with a specialization in Spanish or Spanish and Portuguese is required.
Qualifications: Successful candidates must meet the following requirements: -Ph.
D.
with a specialization in Spanish or Spanish and Portuguese.
-Demonstrated native or near-native fluency in both Spanish (or Spanish and Portuguese) and English.
-Demonstrated commitment to or experience teaching undergraduate courses in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or English.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
Salary: Minimum $55,000 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button (https://jobs.
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To apply for this position, please submit the following as one document: 1) a letter of application 2) a curriculum vitae 3) a statement on teaching philosophy 4) two sample syllabi for dynamic undergraduate courses in Spanish or English 5) Most recent two years of official teaching evaluations 6) Link to a 50-minute teaching demonstration video (Optional) 7) Three letters of recommendation For questions on the position contact: Victor Goldgel-Carballo - victor.
goldgel@wisc.
edu or (608) 262-2093.
Contact: Kory Deavers kory.
deavers@wisc.
edu 608-262-2248 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Visiting Associate Professor(IC030) or Visiting Assistant Professor(IC031) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/SPANISH & PORT/SPAN&PORT Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 291323-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
See Wis.
Stat.
sec.
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36(7).
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