Visiting Assistant Professor

The University of Arizona, United States

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Location: Tucson, ARIZONA
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Visiting Assistant Professor
Posting Number req19400
Department Linguistics
Department Website Link https://linguistics.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights This position will serve as the interim director of the Masters in Native American Language program (NAMA), including teaching and graduate student supervision for this program, as well as additional undergraduate or graduate teaching.

Candidate is applying for a non-tenure track position, in the Department of Linguistics. Employment will begin mid-August 2024. This position will be hired to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, with a 2/2 workload (one course each semester is a 4-unit course, hence this is a load of 14 teaching units/year rather than the standard 12). This is a benefits eligible position. This is a two-year position, expected to last from Fall 2024 through Spring 2026.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include:
Teach 4 courses/year, primarily in the NAMA program and in areas of Language Revitalization and Native American languages. This will include the NAMA Workshop course that is central to the NAMA program in fall and spring semesters (Ling 597A).  It may also include other graduate as well as undergraduate courses in this topic area and in the applicant's specialization, including courses in the General Education program.  The candidate will also make various contributions to the AILDI program.

Advise, direct, and recruit students, particularly in the NAMA program, but possibly also in other programs of the Department.
Supervise graduate teaching assistants as assigned.   Conduct research appropriate to the applicant's area of specialization and to the focus of the position.

Contribute to service work of the Department (e.g. committees) as well as to service at the college and university levels and to the field as appropriate.  Conduct community outreach work as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Linguistics or related area (e.g. AIS, Anthropology) with specialization in language revitalization, reclamation, documentation, or related areas.
  • Strong record of teaching appropriate to the applicant's current stage.    
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with one or more community-based language programs of indigenous languages of North America.
Rank Assistant Professor
Tenure Information Visiting (NTE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.00
Work Calendar Academic
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 8/19/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates [email protected] | Natasha Warner
Open Date 5/2/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant Please provide a CV, Cover Letter, and a teaching and research statement in the first additional slot, and the names of 3 references in the second additional slot.
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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