Position:
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Kansas, through an exchange agreement with the Facultade de Filoloxia Inglesa at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, announces one position for an English Instructor. The Department of Spanish and Portuguese screens applicants and recommends the selected individual for approval by Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. The position is contingent on staffing needs at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.*
Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications: GTA in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. For this position, the applicant must demonstrate native-level proficiency in English. Experience teaching courses at the level of SPAN 216 or higher is preferred.
Required qualifications: Graduate student in a degree program at KU with demonstrable qualifications for teaching English as a second language.
Selection criteria in order of importance include:
(1) demonstrated excellence in teaching
(2) evidence of ability to work independently
(3) evidence of professional commitment to scholarship, research, and collegiality
(4) relevance to your academic program (either for research or for strengthening cultural and linguistic competency)
(5) GPA and seniority, if all other factors are equal.
Please indicate your intention about returning to the KU program the following year. [Returning students will have higher priority.]
Responsibilities:
Teach classes approximately 10 to 12 hours each week (these are called “prácticas,” in which students integrate receptive and productive skills); hold office hours; prepare, give, and grade examinations during three examination periods (September, February, and June-July); and participate in the administration of oral exams.
Application procedure:
Address a letter of application, curriculum vitae and KU ARTS form to Margot Versteeg, Chair of the Awards Committee, Department of Spanish and Portuguese. In the letter, please describe your qualifications and explain how this position is relevant to your academic program and professional goals. Please feel free to contact Margot Versteeg at Versteeg@ku.edu if you would like more information about the position. The nominated applicant will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation for the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.
Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 5 p.m.
Additional information:
For information concerning the Universidade de Santiago, consult their web site at http://www.usc.es.
*Pending confirmation of approval by the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Monday, December 22, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Spanish GTA Positions, Lawrence Campus, Summer 2009
Title: Graduate Teaching Assistantships (8 positions expected)
Terms of Appointment: Summer 2009
Salary: Contingent on budget and enrollment, approx. $2,860
Duties: To fulfill all the teaching responsibilities, especially to (a) teach one section of Spanish 111, 212 or 216 during the summer session as assigned by the department; as a five credit hour course, each section of SPAN 111 is taught by a two-person team (b) collaborate with peers to develop a course syllabus and maintain program integrity; (c) prepare all quizzes and exams, and to administer and grade all tests, quizzes, and homework assignments designed for the course; (d) hold regular office hours for the assistance of students; (e) maintain a clear grade book with a record of all student evaluations; (f) administer a “Student Course Evaluation” at the end of the summer session; (g) comply with all University, school, and/or departmental policies and to perform other related duties as assigned. These positions are on the Lawrence campus.
Required qualifications:
Degree-seeking graduate student in good standing at the University of Kansas, continuing graduate studies at KU in Fall 2009
Experience as a GTA in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Fluency in Spanish and English
Completion of SPAN 801 or the equivalent
Academic preparation sufficient to teach courses at the required level
Eligible to hold a 50% GTA appointment at KU
Preferred qualifications:
Graduate student in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese
MA degree completed
Excellent teaching record (observations, student evaluations of teaching, collegial participation in shared teaching responsibilities)
Experience with Sol y viento for SPAN 111
Experience with Mundo 21 for SPAN 212 and 216. Participation in Acceso is a plus.
Application procedure: A letter of application submitted to Prof. Margot Versteeg, Chair of Awards Committee. The letter should (a) outline your qualifications and (b) explain the relevance of this summer teaching assignment to your professional development. If you are an international student with limited eligibility for other forms of summer employment, please indicate this in your letter. In addition to the letter, please include a current KU ARTS form and a list of all courses taught as a GTA at KU, semester by semester, including summers. Submit all materials in hard copy; do not submit electronic applications by email.
Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Terms of Appointment: Summer 2009
Salary: Contingent on budget and enrollment, approx. $2,860
Duties: To fulfill all the teaching responsibilities, especially to (a) teach one section of Spanish 111, 212 or 216 during the summer session as assigned by the department; as a five credit hour course, each section of SPAN 111 is taught by a two-person team (b) collaborate with peers to develop a course syllabus and maintain program integrity; (c) prepare all quizzes and exams, and to administer and grade all tests, quizzes, and homework assignments designed for the course; (d) hold regular office hours for the assistance of students; (e) maintain a clear grade book with a record of all student evaluations; (f) administer a “Student Course Evaluation” at the end of the summer session; (g) comply with all University, school, and/or departmental policies and to perform other related duties as assigned. These positions are on the Lawrence campus.
Required qualifications:
Degree-seeking graduate student in good standing at the University of Kansas, continuing graduate studies at KU in Fall 2009
Experience as a GTA in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Fluency in Spanish and English
Completion of SPAN 801 or the equivalent
Academic preparation sufficient to teach courses at the required level
Eligible to hold a 50% GTA appointment at KU
Preferred qualifications:
Graduate student in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese
MA degree completed
Excellent teaching record (observations, student evaluations of teaching, collegial participation in shared teaching responsibilities)
Experience with Sol y viento for SPAN 111
Experience with Mundo 21 for SPAN 212 and 216. Participation in Acceso is a plus.
Application procedure: A letter of application submitted to Prof. Margot Versteeg, Chair of Awards Committee. The letter should (a) outline your qualifications and (b) explain the relevance of this summer teaching assignment to your professional development. If you are an international student with limited eligibility for other forms of summer employment, please indicate this in your letter. In addition to the letter, please include a current KU ARTS form and a list of all courses taught as a GTA at KU, semester by semester, including summers. Submit all materials in hard copy; do not submit electronic applications by email.
Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
¡FIESTA!
| Host: | Your Office and GRASP elves |
| Location: | "Orange Room" |
| When: | Wednesday, December 10, 10:00AM |
| The Department and GRASP invite you to a potluck lunch in the Orange Room, Wednesday, the 10th, between 10am and 2pm. Come enjoy sandwiches and hot beverages, compliments of your friendly hosts. We are hoping that the snacks and drinks will help to calm nerves and be a pleasant break from the stress of the semester that is quickly winding down. If you'd like to bring a food/drink item, a sign up sheet is currently posted in the Orange Room, or you can RSVP on this evite to let people know what you are bringing. We hope to see you there! | |
New Site
Visit the GRASP Calls for Papers site to see a listing of opportunities to submit papers for conferences and publications.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
La visita de la Profesora Priscilla Meléndez
Gracias al Hall Center y el Departamento de español y portuguese tenemos la oportunidad de escuchar a la Profesora Pricilla Meléndez de la Universidad de Yale. Ella va a dar una charla el 5 de diciembre a la 1.30 en el salón de conferencias en el Hall Center. Presentará su trabajo, "The Body and the Law: Violence and Violation in Sabina Berman's Backyard and Hugo Salcedo's El viaje de los cantores". Si quiere más información sobre este evento, favor de contactar al Profesor Stuart Day (864-0286, day@ku.edu).
También los estudiantes graduados podrán conocer a Profesora Meléndez, jueves 4 de diciembre a las 4.00. Si le interesa tomar un café, venga a 2600 Wescoe a las 4.00 para bajar al Underground y aprovechar
Por último, el Profesor Day ha extendido la invitación a venir su casa para un potluck, el viernes, la noche de la charla desde las 6 hasta las 8. Favor de avisarle a Stuart con anterioridad para que sepa la cantidad de gente que se puede esperar. Las indicaciones a su casa son:
West on 6th past just about everything
Right on Folks (the light after Monterrey but before Wakarusa)
Go about 1/4 mile
Right on Briarwood
Pass Pasadena on left
Hang a left on Vine
We're the last house on the right (400 Vine Dr.; 856-7513)
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