Lecturer (B) - School of Humanities | Spanish Studies Program
Job no: 514895
Work type: Fixed term - Full-time
Campus: Adelaide
Categories: Level B, Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Salary: (Level B) $111,031 to $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Duration: Fixed term, full-time opportunity available for two years.
The School of Humanities invites applications for a Lecturer in Spanish Studies. This position is open to candidates wishing to pursue a teaching-focused role where there is an expectation the candidate can demonstrate the ability to engage students in undergraduate courses, and with the potential of teaching postgraduate courses. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can demonstrate a willingness to work with colleagues on initiatives that contribute to the School, Faculty and University. While this is a teaching-focused role, it would be expected that the incumbent would undertake research.
To be successful you will need:
- Completion of a Masters degree or higher qualification in Romance Languages with postgraduate studies in Spanish culture and/or literature.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- Proven expertise in teaching Spanish as a foreign language (Levels A1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR) and a demonstrated ability to teach contemporary Spanish culture and literature courses in a tertiary setting.
- Ability and willingness to lead the Spanish studies program within the department, with a strong focus on curriculum development, student engagement and administration.
- Excellent communication skills and active participation in the Department’s culture of teaching and research.
- The ability to work harmoniously and constructively with colleagues and key stakeholders.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavor - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
Applications close: Monday 11:55pm, 14 October 2024.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Ben McCann
Associate Professor - School of Humanities
E: benjamin.mccann@adelaide.edu.au
Selection Criteria: You'll find a full selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
Advertised: 11 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Applications close: 14 Oct 2024 11:55 PM
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