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Academic Professional to Direct Language Instruction for the Spanish Basic Language Program

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC

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Job Details

Position Number:

002367

Functional Title:

Academic Professional to Direct Language Instruction for the Spanish Basic Language Program

Position Type:

Non-Tenure Stream

Position Eclass:

FF - Faculty 11 month leave earning

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC) is engaged in cross-cultural research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service with diverse local and global connections. It is a large department in the College of Arts and Sciences with 47 full-time faculty members: 13 tenure-line and 34 full-time lecturers or visiting assistant professors. Additional instruction is provided by 10+ part-time lecturers and varying numbers of teaching assistants and tutors.

Nine languages are currently taught in LLC: American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. The department has approximately 200 first and second majors pursuing a BA degree in Spanish or a BA in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures with concentrations in French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Global Languages and Communities, and Applied Languages: K-12 Teaching Licensure (French, Spanish). Minors are available in ASL, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. LLC also has about 15 graduate students pursuing the MA degree in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures with a concentration in French and Francophone Studies or Spanish or the MEd or MAT degree in French or Spanish. In addition, the department offers a 15-hour Post-Baccalaureate certificate in Advanced Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultural Studies. The Department actively participates in foreign language studies consortia within the UNC distance education system as well as in interdisciplinary programs throughout the College of Arts and Sciences, particularly International and Global Studies (IGS), Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS), and African American and African Diaspora Studies (AADS). Online courses, including four-semester language sequences (French, German, Spanish) and an Online German Minor program are available to distance learning students across the globe.

Position Summary:

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at UNC Greensboro invites applications from individuals with an established record of dynamic undergraduate teaching and administrative experience coordinating a Spanish language program and supervising language instructors in a first-year and second-year level Spanish language program for an Academic Professional (AP) position as Director of Language Instruction (DLI) for the Spanish Basic Language Program (BLP) on a non-tenure-track, full-time, 11-month renewable/multi-year contract, effective August 1, 2021. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Position Duties & Responsibilities: The AP serving as DLI for the Spanish BLP will assume multiple duties and responsibilities throughout the regular academic year and during summer session. These duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Teaching a 2/2 course load (to include at least one in the Spanish BLP);
• Overseeing the curriculum and in-person, hybrid, and online instruction of all lower-level Spanish courses;
• Designing Spanish BLP course schedules for each semester and the summer;
• Managing 20+ members of the Spanish Lecturer faculty (including Full-Time Lecturers and Part-Time Lecturers) and Graduate Student Teaching Assistants;
• Training and evaluating BLP instructors;
• Coordinating textbook selection and program materials, including syllabi;
• Administering revisions of the Spanish BLP, when needed;
• Serving as primary point of contact for approximately 1500 students;
• Participating in program promotion, placement tests, and student recruitment/retention;
• Engaging in professional development and current in research related to Spanish applied linguistics and/or second-language teaching methodologies;
• Remaining up-to-date on best practices in language program administration.

The AP DLI may also:
• Teach courses related to their area(s) of specialization at the advanced and graduate-levels (in the curriculum of the SPA program and/or other LLC programs);
• Participate on department MA and MEd or MAT thesis/portfolio committees;
• Participate in scholarly conferences and/or publish works of research and/or creative activity in their field(s) of specialization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants for this position must hold a PhD in Second Language Acquisition or Pedagogy, Spanish Applied Linguistics, or a related field by August 1, 2021. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research-driven curriculum development, and current online technologies. Excellent administrative skills, and a commitment to working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and across department programs are essential. Active connection with research and professional organizations and ACTFL OPI certification and expertise in ACTFL guidelines are desirable. Expertise in languages beyond Spanish and English is a plus.

Tenure Status:

Not on Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are asked to provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) contacts to provide Letters of Recommendation, in the References section of the electronic application. These contacts will be solicited by the SpartanTalent system via email and asked to provide a confidential Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur as soon as the applicant submits the application for consideration.

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

  • Name
  • Company Name
  • Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  • Email Address
  • Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range:

$58,000

Org #-Department:

Languages, Lit and Cultures - 12217

Job Open Date:

05/17/2021

For Best Consideration Date:

06/07/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

11

FLSA:

Exempt

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures, Vision-Visual inspection, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking

Work Environment:

Inside

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

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Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
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