Instructor of Spanish

Title:                                  Instructor of Spanish

Position Number:             73322

Hiring Unit:                       College of Arts & Sciences/Humanities/European Languages

Location:                           UH Hilo

Date Posted:                     June 5, 2024

Closing Date:                    Continuous recruitment, application review begins on or about  June 28, 2024, and will continue until position is filled.

Salary Information:           Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type:                   9-month

Tenure Track:                     Non-tenure

Full Time/Part Time:          Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:     Permanent

Other Conditions:  Appointment to begin approximately August 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funding. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Teach Spanish language courses (12 credits per semester).
2. Provide academic advising to students.
3. Participate in department, academic, university and community service. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Master's Degree in Spanish Language from a college or university of recognized standing.
2. Minimum of four (4) years teaching Spanish Language at the Associate Instructor level, or equivalent.
3. Successful teaching with emphasis on diversity experience for student success.
4. Experience in teaching the first two years (courses 101-102, 201-202) of Spanish Language.
5. Native or near-native Spanish Language is required.
6. Documented evidence of maintaining the required class enrollment level for 5 years.

 Desirable Qualifications: 

1. Experience in teaching in multiple modalities (online, face to face, hybrid, etc.)
2. Experience in teaching diverse student populations with interest in developing pedagogical skills to do so.
3. Evidence of excellence in teaching such as teaching awards or commendations.
4. Previous experience overseeing a language lab and managing language tutors. 

To Apply: 

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. A complete application must include:

1. A letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and linguistic interests in teaching languages
2. A current curriculum vita
3. Evidence of teaching experience
4. Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references
5. Copies of transcripts showing Spanish language degree, course work, and the degree granting institution. (Copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).  

Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES.  All requested documents/information become the property of the University.  All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete. 

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Inquiries:   Rodney C. Jubilado; reodneycj@hawaii.edu

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