About the Department
Open Positions in the
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Professor of the Practice/Lecturer in Italian
Spanish Lecturer/Service-Learning Coordinator
Professor of the Practice/Lecturer in Italian
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures invites applications for a Professor of the Practice/Lecturer in Italian. Responsibilities include supervising multiple sections of first and second-year language and culture classes, assisting in the training, supervision, and mentoring of graduate student teaching assistants and first-year lecturers, and periodically teaching a graduate course in foreign language pedagogy and methodology. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching, prior coordinating or administrative experience, familiarity with a range of language-teaching methodologies, including technology-related pedagogy and pedagogy through theatre, and experience in curriculum development and assessment. Native or near-native proficiency in Italian, minimum of five years of experience teaching at the university level and PhD or equivalent are required; knowledge of Latin and/or another Romance language highly desirable.
Notre Dame offers competitive salary and benefits, research support, and excellent opportunities for professional development; the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures has been at the forefront in the design and implementation of innovative strategies in support of foreign language education at Notre Dame, a university-wide commitment highlighted recently by the opening of a new Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures. For consideration, please send letter of application, full curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, and three current letters of recommendation addressing teaching and administrative experience to Professor Theodore J. Cachey, Jr., Chair, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 by November 15.
The University of Notre Dame is an affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff, and students. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame, including our mission statement, is available at http://www.nd.edu; for the department and Italian program, see http://romancelanguages.nd.edu.
Spanish Lecturer/Service-Learning Coordinator
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Center for Social Concerns (CSC) at the University of Notre Dame invite applications for a full-time faculty Lecturer position in Spanish to develop, coordinate, and maintain a first-rate Spanish service-learning program. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching two courses per semester in Spanish language and culture, working in conjunction with Spanish language faculty to develop, implement, and oversee opportunities for student engagement with the local Latino community. The candidate is also expected to extend and forge new partnerships with local, national, and international community organizations while sustaining high quality service-learning courses.
Native fluency in Spanish, MA or higher degree in Spanish or related field, demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college or university level, evidence of a strong commitment to service-learning in the foreign languages, and relevant experience in service to Latino communities are required. The candidate must have proven success in leadership positions and strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively with an array of diverse constituencies. An interest in interdisciplinary approaches to education and/or experience in teaching Spanish for heritage speakers are also desirable.
Notre Dame offers highly competitive salary and benefits, a 2-2 teaching load, and excellent opportunities and support for research, teaching and professional development. Rank is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Center for Social Concerns.
For consideration, please send letter of application, full curriculum vitae, brief writing samples in Spanish and English, teaching evaluations, and three current letters of recommendation to Professor Theodore J. Cachey, Jr., Chair, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 by November 6, 2009. The
University of Notre Dame is an affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff, and students. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame and the Department, including our mission statements, is available at: http://www.nd.edu.
