PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE TA
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Education
Posted on June 6, 2019
Req #: | 168367 |
Department: | SPANISH & PORTUGUESE STUDIES |
Posting Date: | 06/04/2019 |
Closing Info: | To ensure consideration, Apply By 06/21/2019 |
Salary: | The salary is commensurate with each appointee's academic standing. |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
The Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies has an open Portuguese Language teaching assistant position for the 2019-2020 academic year:
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching Portuguese language classes daily, following the department’s pedagogical approach and syllabus as described in the Portuguese Language Program website
- Administering and grading exams, compositions, homework, and other assignments
- Keeping student records
- Holding two office hours per week
- Attending orientation in September and participating in TA meetings during the academic year
- Collaborating with the Portuguese Program Coordinator
Selection criteria include:
- Oral and written proficiency in Portuguese
- Proficient command of spoken and written English
- Satisfactory academic standing, performance, and progress
- Previous language teaching experience or evidence of effective teaching potential
- Previous coursework and training on foreign language teaching, second language acquisition, and/or bilingualism
- Responsibility and the ability to work well with others
- Career plans involving teaching
Salary and Benefits:
Spanish & Portuguese Studies TAships are standard 50% FTE appointments. The salary is commensurate with each appointee's academic standing and is paid bi-weekly. This position is eligible for a tuition/fee waiver per the terms of the ASE union contract, along with GAIP health care benefits. The appointee will be required to register for a minimum of ten credits per quarter.
To Apply:
Submit your CV via UWHIRES.
Notes:
All graduate students accepted by or currently enrolled in the University of Washington are eligible to apply for teaching assistant positions in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies. Previous TA or instructional experience is a plus.
By the time of appointment, non-native English-speaking applicants will have to provide a copy of their TOEFL/IELTS/TSE or VERSANT scores as a part of their application if they did not receive a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following countries: Australia, the Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, or the United States.
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/laborrel/duesfees.html
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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.