Senior Lecturer in Spanish with a specialisation in linguistics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description

The Department of Language, Literature and Intercultural Studies (ISLI) at Karlstad University consists of six sections: English, Spanish, Swedish Language, Swedish as a Second Language, Comparative Literature, and Intercultural Studies. The subject of Spanish offers preparatory, first-cycle, and second-cycle courses. The range of courses offered comprises courses included in the University’s the teacher education programmes, freestanding courses, and courses for beginners. Research in Spanish at Karlstad University is specialised in both Spanish literature and linguistics. The department includes the Research Group for Culture Studies (KuFo) and the Centre for Language and Literature in Education (CSL) which is connected to the research group ROSE (Research on Subject-Specific Education). For more information about the University and the subject, please go to: https://www.kau.se/en, and www.kau.se/en/faculty-arts-and-social-sciences/about-faculty/departments-and-disciplines/department-language.

Duties

Duties are mainly focused on teaching within the subject of Spanish. This includes teaching courses in subject-specific education and language proficiency, supervising degree projects, and being in charge of placements included in the secondary education programmes. Duties also include course coordination. As senior lecturer, you are expected to actively participate in the subject’s development work and collaboration with the surrounding community, especially within the school sector. Teaching includes both on-campus and distance learning courses.

In order to contribute to a positive work environment and further the activities of the department and the subject, you are expected to be a present and active part of the day-to-day operations and workplace community.

You are also expected to participate in the subject’s research activities by applying for external research funding, individually or as part of a group, and by managing your own research projects. 20% of the senior lectureship is earmarked for research or other continual professional development.

Qualification requirements

To be eligible for the position of senior lecturer in Spanish, applicants are required to hold a PhD in Spanish with a specialisation in linguistics, as well as having demonstrated teaching expertise.

Pursuant to Karlstad University’s Appointments Procedure, teachers must have the personal qualities required to perform the duties involved, as well as a completed course in higher education pedagogy. In special circumstances, the course in higher education pedagogy may be completed within two years of employment.

Assessment criteria

• Equal weight will be given to research expertise and teaching expertise.

• Research expertise will be assessed on the basis of innovation and independence, and priority will be given according to the range and depth of the research production, as well as how current it is. The scope of the research production is also considered.

• Teaching expertise will be assessed on the basis of creativity and independence in teaching Spanish with a specialisation in linguistics in higher education, as well as the scope of this experience.
• Considerable weight will also be given to personal qualities such as the ability to cooperate and show good judgement, dedication to the activities of the subject, a positive attitude towards colleagues and students, as well as being flexible and taking responsibility.
• A degree in education and/or experience of teaching in the national school system are also seen as valuable qualifications.
• We also value documented ability to, in competition with other applicants, secure external research funding, as well as experience of international employment, projects, and networks.

For other qualification requirements and assessment criteria, please refer to Karlstad University’s Appointments Procedure: https://www.kau.se/files/2021-03/Appointment procedures for the Recruitment and Appointment of Academic Staff.pdf

Terms

This is a permanent full-time position (100%) starting 1 July 2023 or according to agreement.

A probationary period may be required.

A requirement for permanent employment at Karlstad University usually includes proficiency in Swedish. A candidate who does not meet this requirement may still be hired provided that they actively work to acquire these language skills.

Further information

Karlstad University places great value on the enriching presence of diverse backgrounds and gender balance in the organisation. We welcome applicants with different cultural backgrounds, gender identities, functional abilities, and life experiences.

Application

Submit the application via the University’s web-based recruitment tool, Varbi. For advice on how to draft your application, refer to “What should be included with my application?”

Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement, for providing translations of any documents written in a language other than Swedish or English, and for ensuring that the documentation allows for objective and qualitative assessment. A complete application should be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair assessment of qualifications.

The application should include:

• CV
• cover letter
• an in-depth account of teaching experience
• certificate to verify a completed course in higher education pedagogy or an account of equivalent skills
• an in-depth account of research experience
• an account of other relevant[IS1] experience
• an account of managerial and administrative experience
• plans for future work
• an account of collaborations, international network experience, etc.
• a list of publications (in multi-authored publications, the role of the applicant must be specified)
• language proficiency certificates
• copy of PhD degree or documented equivalent academic expertise, or equivalent professional qualifications deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein
• no more than 10 scientific publications and no more than 5 materials intended to convey knowledge, such as textbooks, computer programs for teaching, or popular science articles
• two references, at least one of which is a current or former supervisor

Attach all the documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (do not just provide links). Name each uploaded document to clearly indicate its content.

Documents that cannot be submitted electronically, such as books or publications, should be sent in triplicate to the following address:

Karlstads universitet
Josefin Rönnqvist
651 88 KARLSTAD

Application deadline: 22 January 2023                                    

State the reference no: REK 2022/275

We look forward to your application!

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