Assistant/Associate Professor of Modern and Contemporary Mexican Literature and Culture

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese, in the University of Maryland's School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC), seeks to appoint a Latin-American literary and cultural critic at the advanced Assistant or Associate level. We are specifically interested in a scholar on Modern and Contemporary Mexican Literature and Culture, as s/he will become an integral part of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Latin American Studies Center. Latin American intellectual history and contemporary cultural and/or theoretical debates, electronic media/electronic archives and/or journals, cinema studies, and popular cultures are areas of importance.

The successful applicant will have a strong publication record reflecting a comprehensive view of the region and its diverse intellectual histories and a commitment to teaching excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental and SLLC activities and committees, work with the Latin American Studies Center, teach at the graduate and undergraduate level, and should have native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish. Salary commensurate with experience and publications.

For full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of application, a short description of their current research plans, a CV, syllabi. Applicants will also provide the name and e-mail address of three reference providers. through the University of Maryland online employment application system at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp.

This search is contingent on the availability of funds. For best consideration, materials should be received by October 24, 2011.

University of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.

 

Language Partner in Arabic


Arabic Flagship Program
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Contingent 2 Contract (no benefits)
$20 per hour – 20 hours per week

Description:  A qualified Language Partner is someone who speaks the Arabic language and/or its dialects natively and can competently communicate with students in the Arabic Flagship Program who are currently learning Arabic as a second language.  The main responsibility of a language partner is to provide students with an opportunity to use and practice the language as they study it.  Language Partners are not expected to teach the rules of the language or to provide explanations of grammar. 

Duties:  Meet with students one on one during hourly sessions for a maximum of 20 hours per week.  Sessions will take place in a meeting location to be designated by the Arabic Flagship Program staff.  Meetings will be conducted entirely in Arabic.  The content of the conversation will focus on appropriate conversation topics (not homework or grammar rules).  Partners will track student attendance and submit it on a weekly timesheet;   late, absent or problem students will be reported to staff.  Partners will report on student progress once a semester. 

Qualifications:  Professionalism, reliability and punctuality are required.  Teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.  Egyptian or Levantine dialects are preferred.  Enthusiasm and a willingness to support students in their learning are the most important qualifications for a language partner.

To apply:  Please apply at www.jobs.umd.edu by submitting an application with 3 professional references and by answering the following questions:  

  1. How did you learn Arabic?  What dialects do you know?
  2. What background, education, or experience abroad do you have with Arabic?
  3. What is your academic or professional background?
  4. Why are you interested in becoming a Language Partner?
  5. What are the days and times you are available to meet with students?
  6. What is your affiliation, if any, with the University of Maryland College Park?

 

This is a grant funded position.  Renewal is dependent upon the availability of external funding.

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

EEOC/AA.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.