Instructor of Portuguese Language and Culture

Working/Functional Title

Instructor- Fixed Term (Portuguese)

Position Summary

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies is seeking a part-time Portuguese instructor of Portuguese Language and Culture. This is a fixed-term, nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2022 and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance. Rank is determined by the highest degree with a Master's degree required for an instructor position. All degrees must be confirmed by degree-granting institutions at the time of hire.

The successful candidate will engage in an active program of teaching, including teaching four courses each academic year in the Portuguese Program and/or teaching in the College of Arts & Letters' general education program in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters

Minimum Requirements

Native or near native proficiency in Portuguese and English
MA in Portuguese or similar

Desired Qualifications

Background in educational technology and curriculum development
Experience teaching Portuguese at the college level
Experience teaching intensive Porguese 

Required Application Materials

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

Review of Applications Begins On

04/26/2022

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.