Lecturer Pool – Spanish – Dept of Spanish & Portuguese
Position overview
Position description
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UC Berkeley seeks applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach Spanish courses in any of the possible areas:
• Spanish language courses (of various levels)
• Spanish literary reading and analysis courses
• Spanish linguistic courses
• Spanish eco-environmental literature course
• Reading and Composition (first- and second-year undergraduate writing courses in English on Spanish topics)
In addition to instruction, general duties include holding office hours, developing syllabi and assignments, writing and grading exams, and grading and commenting on papers. Other duties may be assigned by the Chair as necessary.
UC Lecturers are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review dates specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there are no future review dates specified, your application may not be considered at this time. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool beyond the final date may need to reapply.
Department: https://spanish-portuguese.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Master’s degree (or equivalent international degree).
For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by start date of the position. The Department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
• College level teaching experience in the U.S.
• For language instruction: Demonstrated excellence in teaching, familiarity with college-level language programs, and relevant teaching experience using current communicative language-teaching methodologies.
• For literary reading and analysis instruction: Demonstrated expertise in Spanish language and literature and relevant teaching experience using current principles and techniques of literary analysis.
• For linguistics instruction: Demonstrated excellence in teaching linguistics and familiarity with key areas of the field of Spanish linguistics at the college-level, including Phonology and Phonetics, Morphology, and Syntax.
• For eco-environmental literature instruction: Demonstrated expertise in Iberian literary studies and teaching experience in literature and ecology and/or literature and environment. Near-native competence in Spanish is necessary.
• For R&C instruction: Demonstrated experience teaching reading and writing in English.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
Sample of Original Communicative Teaching Activity (1 of 3) - Teaching activity of their own creation (no photocopies from texts).
Sample of Original Communicative Teaching Activity (2 of 3) - Teaching activity of their own creation (no photocopies from texts).
Sample of Original Communicative Teaching Activity (3 of 3) - Teaching activity of their own creation (no photocopies from texts).
Student Evaluations from Spanish courses (1 of 3) - Student evaluations from distinct language levels.
Student Evaluations from Spanish courses (2 of 3) - Student evaluations from distinct language levels.
Student Evaluations from Spanish courses (3 of 3) - Student evaluations from distinct language levels.
- 3 required (contact information only)
While only contact information for three references is required at the time of application, the Department may later request letters from finalists’ references.
Help contact: jleaks@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.