Temporary Full-Time Instructor in Hispanic Studies

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 22, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Temporary Full-Time Instructor in Hispanic Studies

Requisition Number

FE04056

Working Title

Department Name

8E690:Hispanic Studies

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

A Ph.D. in Spanish or related discipline is required.

Required Related Experience

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The Department of Hispanic Studies ( https://hs.as.uky.edu/) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure eligible, Full-Time Instructor in Spanish to begin August 1, 2024. The instructor will teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester at 200 level basic Spanish language sequence. We encourage candidates with teaching experience and knowledge of instructional technology. A Ph.D. in Spanish or related discipline is required.

Applicants must include the following: 1) letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, and 3) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 1). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Ruth Brown, Assistant Professor, Department of Hispanic Studies (ruth.brown@uky.edu).

Review of applications will begin on April 22nd and will continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled

Yes

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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  1. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Specific Request 1
Optional Documents