Dynamic Spanish Language Acquisition Lecturer

University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year allowance 8.3%

Lecturer Development Programme

University Teaching Qualification (BKO

Dutch as a Second Language programme

Job summary

The University of Amsterdam is seeking an enthusiastic lecturer to teach Spanish language acquisition modules at the bachelor level within the Spanish language programme. You will work under a lead instructor, contribute to general programme topics, and integrate high-level cultural material into coursework.

Required are university teaching experience with non-native speakers, IT proficiency for language teaching, and a MA in Language Acquisition or Hispanic Studies.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Spanish language at university level to non-native speakers at a Dutch university.
• Ability to teach high-level cultural content and critical thinking integral to language acquisition courses.
• Experience and knowledge of using IT for language acquisition teaching.
• UTQ or starting UTQ track during employment and completing certificate within three years.
• Good command of Dutch; option to take state exam for Dutch as a Second Language programme II if not fluent.
• Ability to teach in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide bachelor education within the Spanish language programme under the supervision of the lead instructor.
• Deliver Spanish language acquisition courses in a dynamic, effective manner at university level.
• Assess students across a range of skills and knowledge and provide meaningful feedback.
• Teach high-level cultural material as part of language acquisition courses.
• Assist students to develop critical thinking skills relevant to the courses.
• Coordinate practical matters around your teaching group, including admin and student communications.

Skills

University teaching

Dutch language proficiency

English and Spanish teaching

IT for language teaching

Education

MA in Language Acquisition or Hispanic Studies

UTQ (or start UTQ track)

PhD preferred

Job description

The University of Amsterdam is seeking an enthusiastic lecturer to teach Spanish language acquisition modules at the bachelor level within the Spanish language programme. You will work under a lead instructor, contribute to general programme topics, and integrate high-level cultural material into coursework.

Required are university teaching experience with non-native speakers, IT proficiency for language teaching, and a MA in Language Acquisition or Hispanic Studies.