Lecturer in Spanish

Lecturer in Spanish

**Faculteit/Dienst**:Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen**Opleidingsniveau**:Gepromoveerd**Functie type**:Wetenschappelijk Personeel**Sluitingsdatum**:10 June 2024**Vacaturenummer**:13020-
**What are you going to do?**Tasks and responsibilities**:

- Teaching Spanish language acquisition and other Spanish courses within the Bachelor and Master’s programmes;
- supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses;
- identifying opportunities for and contributing to the improvement of teaching and learning;
- keeping up-to-date with relevant professional literature in order to integrate new research insights into teaching the designated curriculum;
- performing management duties;
- participating in committees and working groups, and performing administrative duties.

**What do you have to offer?**
- You will be a demonstrably effective and innovative language educator and an excellent team player. Innovation in language acquisition courses, clear evidence of success in course design and commendable student attainment will make you eligible for promotion to Lecturer 2 in due course, provided you meet the internal promotion criteria.**Your experience and profile**:

- PhD in in Hispanic Studies (linguistics, literature, media studies, film studies, history, translation, language acquisition, etc.);
- experience teaching on BA and MA programmes at an academic level, as well as Spanish language acquisition courses;
- experience with digital and audio-visual equipment;
- affinity with IT in academic teaching and learning;
- team spirit and a willingness to participate in activities organised by the Spanish capacity group and the wider department of Modern Foreign Languages and Cultures;
- willing and able to cooperate in multidisciplinary projects;
- appropriate administrative experience and skills;
- a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If you have not attained a UTQ you are required to start with the UTQ track upon commencement of your contract and obtain the qualification within three years of employment;
- good command of Dutch and English. If you do not speak Dutch, an active and passive command must be acquired within the first two years of employment and the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language programme II must be passed.**What can we offer you?**
- We offer permanent employment upon a satisfactory evaluation following a temporary employment contract of a maximum of 12 months with a probationary period of two months. The employment contract is for 30.4 hours a week. The preferred starting date is 01 August 2024.-
**What else do we offer?**
- excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
- attaining the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ);
- attaining the Dutch as a Second Language programme II;
- an enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team;
- an inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

**About us**
- The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.- The Faculty of Humanities provides education and conducts research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in de field of language and culture. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the faculty maintains close ties with many cultural institutes in the capital city. Research and teaching staff focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and are active in several teaching programmes.**Questions?**
- If you have any questions about the position or the department, please contact during office hours:
- Prof. Dr. Bertus van Rooy
- Chair of department: Modern Foreign Languages and Cultures- a letter and detailed CV;
- a list of publications;
- Please submit the required information in 1 pdf by uploading in the required field ‘CV’.-
- The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity._
- No agencies please._