Position Openings:  

If you wish to apply for any of the 4 positions below, please submit your application via mail to:

The Program Coordinator

Center for the Study of Languages, MS # 36

Rice University

6100 Main St.

Houston, TX 77005

Please be aware of the deadlines for these positions, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

Full Time Spanish Lecturer Position at Rice University

Rice University seeks to hire a specialist in content-based Spanish language instruction to teach language courses and to develop solid courses in the following areas:  Medical Spanish and Arts/Mechanics of Translation.  Candidates should be familiar with ACTFL national standards and be versed in proficiency-oriented teaching.  Strong pluses: experience in multi-media applications and technology-enhanced instruction, Spanish for heritage learners, and OPI certification.  Applicants should have at least near-native fluency and M.A. degree or equivalent.  For appointment to rank of Lecturer, beginning on 1 July 2008.    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, address, emails and fax numbers of three persons willing to provide a recommendation), and teaching portfolio (or sample syllabi) to: 

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2007.  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.

Rice University seeks a Part-time Lecturer to teach one Hindi language course per semester in its Center for 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 at the university level. Other desirable qualifications for this position are: the ability to develop and teach Hindi 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 Hindi and hold an MA degree or its equivalent. The appointment is at the rank of part time Lecturer, beginning on 1 January 2008. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility for renewal.  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 name, addresses, emails and fax numbers of three persons willing to provide a recommendation), and teaching portfolio (or sample syllabi) to:

The deadline for applications is October 15, 2007. 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.

Full Time French Lecturer Position at Rice University

Rice University seeks a full-time Lecturer to teach French language courses in its Center for 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 French 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 French and hold an MA degree or its equivalent. The appointment is at the rank of Lecturer, beginning on 1 July 2008. 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 name, addresses, emails and fax numbers of three persons willing to provide a recommendation), and teaching portfolio (or sample syllabi) to:

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2007. 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.

Rice University seeks a full-time Lecturer to teach Spanish language courses in its Center for 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 Spanish 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 Spanish and hold an MA degree or its equivalent. The appointment is at the rank of Lecturer, beginning on 1 July 2008. 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 name, addresses, emails and fax numbers of three persons willing to provide a recommendation), and teaching portfolio (or sample syllabi) to:

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2007. 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.

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