LINGUIST List 15.2876

Wed Oct 13 2004

Jobs: Italian Lecturer: Senior Lecturer, Rice U, Texas

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1. Bernadeta Wysocka, Italian Lecturer: Senior Lecturer, Rice U, Houston, TX

Message 1: Italian Lecturer: Senior Lecturer, Rice U, Houston, TX

Date: 12-Oct-2004
From: Bernadeta Wysocka <csladmin

rice.edu>
Subject: Italian Lecturer: Senior Lecturer, Rice U, Houston, TX

University or Organization: Rice University
Department: Center for the Study of Languages
Job Rank: Senior Lecturer
Specialty Areas: None
Required Language(s): Italian

Description:

Full-Time Italian Lecturer

Rice University seeks a full-time Lecturer to teach Italian language
courses in its Center for the Study of Languages. Candidates should
demonstrate a sound understanding of modern communicative approaches to
language-teaching and learning, including task-based proficiency-oriented
instruction, and show a record of good teaching. Other desirable
qualifications for this position are: the ability to develop and teach
Italian courses for special purposes and an understanding of the uses of
modern technology, including multimedia applications, for the purpose of
teaching and learning languages. Applicants should demonstrate at least
near-native fluency in Italian and hold an MA degree or its equivalent. The
appointment is at the rank of Lecturer, beginning on 1 July 2005. Salary
will be commensurate with credentials and experience. Rice offers good
institutional support for professional development and state-of-the-art
technological facilities are available. Please send a letter of application
clearly addressing the above position requirements, C.V., transcript, three
letters of recommendation (or names, addresses, emails and fax numbers of
three persons willing to provide a recommendation), and teaching portfolio
(or sample syllabi) to the address listed below.

The deadline for applications is Monday 15 November 2004. Some preliminary
interviews may be held at the ACTFL Conference (18 - 21 November). Other
preliminary interviews may be arranged as appropriate. Applicants must have
proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Rice University
is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, women and minorities
are encouraged to apply.

Address for Applications:

Coordinator Bernadeta Wysocka
6100 Main Str, MS 36
Houston, TX 77005-1982
United States of America

Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2004

Contact Information:

Claire Bartlett
Phone: 713-348-5844
Fax: 713-348-5846

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