Language Program And Remote Instruction Coordinator

Required Qualifications

• An ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• A minimum of three years experience teaching Spanish or Portuguese
• Knowledge of Universal Design and DEI principles
• Superior proficiency in Spanish and English
• Strong attention to detail
• BA/BS in relevant field and 3 or more years of related professional experience or related M.A with proven ability to do the job
• Advanced knowledge of technological tools used in language teaching (e.g., Zoom, blogs, Kaltura, podcasts, media captioning, Google Suite, Flip, interactive/collaborative games, native speaker exchanges, presentation software)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with multiple courses in the Spanish and Portuguese language programs
• Ph.D. in Spanish or Portuguese Studies (or a related field)
• Experience teaching Spanish or Portuguese at the university level
• Expertise in online and hybrid teaching and online curriculum development
• Familiarity with accessibility issues in online and hybrid learning environments
• Proficiency in both Spanish and Portuguese

The Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies invites applications for a full-time, 12-month appointment as a Language Program and Remote Instruction Coordinator. Salary is $55,000-60,000. Application review will begin on Monday, January 30, 2023.
Coordination of Remote/Online Courses (25%)

• In consultation with course supervisors and the Director of Language Programs, create, adapt, and update course materials and assessments to maintain alignment with in-person classes
• Set up and maintain online materials that accompany textbooks (i.e., MyLab Spanish) and support the maintenance of multi-section Canvas sites
• Assist instructors with integration and use of other relevant technologies including, but not limited to, online workbooks and collaboration tools
• Hold regular check-ins with online/remote instructors
• Respond to student and instructor concerns
• Assist remote instructors with the creation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of course sites in Canvas

Instructional Technology Support (20%)

• Promote equity by identifying and removing barriers in technological course components
• Identify instructors’ technology needs
• Provide support to instructors (both online and in-person) with the integration and use of technologies, including Canvas/Learning Management Systems
• Ensure accessibility of materials to enhance the student learning experience
• Assist in training new instructors and graduate instructors on technology tools
• Research and evaluate available technology resources and tools. Develop or oversee the development of instructional materials using the selected technology

Language Program Administrative Support (30%)

• Assist in the scheduling of meetings, makeup exams, teaching-related duties, etc.
• Assist with the annual review of instructors
• Review and edit exams
• Resolve student complaints/issues
• Assist in planning and conducting Orientation / Welcome Week
• Other projects as assigned
• Verify textbook orders and communicate with textbook publishers/representatives

Teaching (25%)

• Teach 2 courses per year depending on department needs and area of expertise

Founded in the 1960s, the Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies as the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is widely recognized as a pioneer in the interdisciplinary study of language, literature and more broadly, cultural expressions grounded in theorized and broadly socio-historical perspectives.

We offer BA degrees in Spanish and Spanish and Portuguese Studies and MA and PhD degrees with emphasis in Hispanic literatures and cultures, Hispanic linguistics and Lusophone literature and cultures. More information can be found at https://cla.umn.edu/spanish-portuguese.

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