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Teach first- and second-year language courses (SPAN UN1101, 1102, 2101, 2102), with the possibility of developing third-year bridge courses (SPAN UN3300). Training/experience in some areas of Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies in addition to foreign language pedagogy is a plus. Teaching load is 3/3. Non-teaching duties include maintaining an active research profile, advising undergraduate students, and participating in service committees at the departmental and college levels.

Language instruction in our department is geared to providing students the skills they need to use Spanish competently in all environments: personal, public, occupational, and educational. Our chosen teaching methodologies, adaptable to individual learning styles, are based on the Task-Based Approach, cognitive grammar, and the Project Approach. We use the textbook Proyectos for all our language courses.

Lecturers are reviewed in their third year of full-time service, with the possibility for reappointment and consideration for promotion in the seventh year; subsequent reviews typically occur on a seven-year cycle.

The exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair or Director.

Application Requirements:

PhD or Masters Degree with primary or substantial focus on Teaching Spanish as a Second or Foreign Language. Experience with content-based and student-centered methodologies.

Submit application letter , curriculum vitae with contact information for three references, statement of teaching philosophy , and selected teaching evaluations by December 2, 2024.

In the letter of application, we ask you to speak about your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender and gender expression, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. This should be uploaded under the Statement of Interest.

The committee will conduct Zoom interviews for semifinalists in January 2025. Campus visits will take place in February and March 2025. Please contact Ronald Briggs, Search Committee Chair, at rbriggs@barnard.edu if you have any questions.

Salary: $85,000-$120,000.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Barnard College is an historically women's college in New York City affiliated with Columbia University. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. We encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and individuals from other underrepresented groups.

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