Professor of Practice (2184)

Todoele; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Todoele in New Orleans, LA seeks a Professor of Practice who will also serve as language program director for the Spanish Language Program. The appointment includes teaching and substantial administrative responsibilities, with a stipend and course releases.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Spanish, or related field; superior-level proficiency in Spanish and English; a strong record of university teaching; and expertise in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Spanish, or related field.
• Superior-level proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Strong record of university-level Spanish language teaching.
• Expertise in second-language pedagogy, curriculum development, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the pedagogical mission, curriculum, staffing, instructional evaluation, assessment, and day-to-day administration of the Spanish Language Program.
• Teach in the program and contribute to the broader educational mission of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the School of Liberal Arts.
• Direct the program with administrative responsibilities and manage teaching releases and overall program operations.

Skills

Proficient in Spanish

Fluent English

Curriculum development

Administration

Education

Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics or related field

Job description

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

The professor of practice who will also serve as language program director will oversee the pedagogical mission, curriculum, staffing, instructional evaluation, assessment, and day-to-day administration of the Spanish Language Program. They will also teach in the program and contribute to the broader educational mission of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the School of Liberal Arts.

This appointment concurrently holds a faculty position at the rank of Professor of Practice or Senior Professor of Practice (initial rank dependent on experience and qualifications). While teaching-track faculty typically 6 courses per academic year, the Director is compensated by a substantial stipend and 3 course releases per year, reflecting the considerable administrative responsibilities associated with directing a large language program. Thus, the director will teach 3 courses per academic year on a 1-2 or 2-1 schedule.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Spanish, or a related field; superior-level proficiency in Spanish and English; a strong record of successful university-level Spanish language teaching; and demonstrated expertise in second-language pedagogy, curriculum development, and assessment.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Contact information for at least three professional references