italian editor

www.reed.co.uk/job/details.aspx?JobID=14255701&From=17&EmRef=JobSleuth_30102007

Agency: Boyce Recruitment Ltd

Job Location: London, South East England

Salary: £10.70 - £11.59 per hour

Job Type: Contract

Date: 29 Oct

Applications: 7

Ref: 14255701

International media team based in West London are looking for an Italian native speaker to join their multi-cultural team. It is likely you will have studied as a translator or journalist and enjoy sub editing, translating, proofing and quality assurance work. You should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in TV and broadcast, and be happy to work as part of a team.
Your role will be primarily focused transliterating, editing & summarising text. Quality assurance is essential as you will be responsible for the final proofing. You should be happy to work extensively on a dedicated software package for scheduling purposes. There will be client liaison so all candidates should have previous experience in a co-ordination or client service role. You should be prepared to undertake extensive language tests on client site as part of the recruitment process.
The role is a flexible and part time role that will supplement the team at times of high workload and to cover holiday and sickness. Flexibility will be required.

colorado university

(Ricevo da Rita Grassato tramite la mailing list di
Edizioni Guerra)




DISCUTIAMONE INSIEME: lista di discussione per
insegnanti di italiano L2 e LS

Gentili colleghi,

per chi fosse interessato, c’è un posto di
Assistant Professor nel Colorado.

Per i dettagli:

www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175274719



Saluti cordiali.



Rita Grassato

long island university - new york

http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000528484-01&pg=s&cc=



Position: Assistant Professor of Italian and French
Institution: Long Island University-C.W. Post Campus
Location: New York
Date posted: 10/11/2007
Application deadline: 12/6/2007

Italian and French
Assistant Professor
probable tenure-track

Full-time position to begin September 2008 with Ph.D. in hand. Publications and teaching experience. Ability to teach all levels of both languages plus advanced courses in the target languages. Specialization open. Experience in computer assisted instruction. Near native fluency. Salary and teaching load competitive. Send cover letter, resume and (for acknowledgment) return post card.

Application deadline December 6, 2007.

Sheila Gunther, Chair, Foreign Language Department, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University, Brookville, NY 11548. Tele: 516-299-2385 Fax: 516-299-2997 E-mail: foreign.language@cwpost.liu.

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Contact Information:

Phone : 516-299-2385
Fax : 516-299-2997
Sheila Gunther
Chair
Foreign Language Department
C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University
720 Northern Blvd.
Brookville, NY 11548
USA

vassar college - italian art

http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000528792-01&pg=s&cc=


Position: Art Historian, Italian Art, 1400-1700
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Vassar College
Location: New York
Date posted: 10/11/2007

Art Historian
Italian Art, 1400-1700

The Department of Art at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor beginning Fall 2008.

Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.

We seek a scholar committed to teaching Italian art from 1400-1700. Teaching responsibilities include participation in a team-taught survey, two intermediate courses, and one advanced seminar each year. Advising majors and senior theses is also expected.

Ph.D. is required, teaching experience and publications preferable. Please send a letter of application, C.V., and three letters of reference to Eve D'Ambra, Chair, Dept. of Art, Box 702, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0702. For full consideration applications should be received by December 3, 2007.

e-mail: evdambra@vassar.edu

harvard university

http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000524513-01&pg=s&cc=



Position: Assistant or Associate Professor in Italian Studies
Salary: $50,000 to less than $80,000
Institution: Harvard University
Location: Massachusetts
Date posted: 10/8/2007
Application deadline: 11/30/2007

Harvard University
Assistant or Associate Professorship in Italian Studies
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Harvard University seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant or tenure-track associate professor in Italian Studies. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2008. Teaching duties will include four courses a year at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Native or near-native fluency in Italian, a strong doctoral record in Italian Studies, college-level teaching experience, and evidence of scholarly activity are all required. A special interest in cultural studies, cultural history, women's and gender studies, or film and visual studies is preferred, but any field of specialization will be considered.

Candidates should send a letter of application, a CV, and the names of three referees to: Prof. Francesco Erspamer, Italian Junior Search Committee, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Boylston Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge MA 02138, by November 30, 2007.

Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

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Contact Information:

Dr. Francesco Erspamer
Romance Languages and Literatures
Harvard University
Boylston Hall 4th floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA

queens college - new york

http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000531922-01&pg=s&cc=


Position: Assistant Professor of Italian, Dept. of European Languages and Literatures
Salary: $30,000 to less than $50,000
Institution: City University of New York Queens College
Location: New York
Date posted: 10/26/2007
Application deadline: 12/19/2007

Queens College's Department of European Languages & Literatures seeks a full-time, tenure track assistant professor of Italian, beginning Fall 2008, to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Italian language, literature, and culture; advise students; provide service to the department and the college; and conduct research in the areas of 18th- and 19th-century literature and/or theatre studies and performing arts.

PhD required, with specialization in 18th- and 19th-century literature, commitment to scholarship, and native or near-native fluency in Italian and English. Expertise in Italian language teaching methodology and technology and strong commitment to teaching Italian language and literature courses at all levels required. Expertise in theatre studies and performing arts desirable.

Salary: $38,801-$40,321, commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits. Summer teaching may be possible. Please send (by mail only, not email or telephone) letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation by 12/19/07 to:

Professor Eugenia Paulicelli,
Chair of Search Committee
Department of European Languages & Literatures
Queens College, CUNY
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11367-1597

Review of completed applications will begin after closing date and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE/IRCA/ADA

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Contact Information:

Prof Eugenia Paulicelli
Chair of Search Committee
European Languages & Literatures
Queens College, CUNY
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11367-1597
USA

franklin college - switzerland

http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000529171-01&pg=s&cc=


Position: Assistant Professor of Italian
Institution: Franklin College Switzerland
Location: Switzerland
Date posted: 10/15/2007

Position: Assistant Professor of Italian
Institution: Franklin College Switzerland
Location: Lugano, Switzerland

Applications are invited for a full-time faculty appointment in Italian in the Department of Modern Languages at Franklin College Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach undergraduate courses at all levels in Italian language, and literature in both Italian and English translation. Experience welcome in teaching first-year seminar. Start date is the fall semester, 2008. Required credentials: earned doctorate in field; evidence or promise of excellence in teaching; demonstrated ability and commitment to scholarly research; active support of the liberal arts; ability to lead travel/study program; ability to help develop a major program in Italian Studies. International experience a plus.

To assure full consideration, please submit application letter, C.V., course evaluation summary, a sample of scholarship, and contact information for three references to the Dean of Arts and Humanities, Franklin College Switzerland, Via Ponte Tresa 29, 6924 Sorengo, SWITZERLAND. Fax: (+41.91) 994.41.17 or e-mail with Word attachment to: italsearch@fc.edu. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until December 1, 2007.

Franklin College is a US accredited, undergraduate liberal arts college with an internationally focused educational mission. It has a diverse student body from over fifty different nations and is located in Lugano, an important banking and financial center in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland, one hour from Milan. Language of instruction is English. Further information: http://www.fc.edu/

saratoga university - Nov. 14, 2007

www.wvmccd.cc.ca.us/hr/

(assistant) professors - santa cruz (california)

www.norcalherc.org/c/job.cfm?jb=3010409&site_id=730

University of California - Santa Cruz

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ

LANGUAGE PROGRAM

ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, FULL PROFESSORS

The Language Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites applications from candidates with innovative approaches to language study. Appropriate fields include Applied Linguistics, SLA studies, advanced language methodology, technologically assisted language learning, and related fields. Up to three ladder-rank faculty will be hired to teach in and administer the Language Program, and to transform the program with a view to enhancing its research and teaching profile. The candidates also will be expected to train and supervise graduate student apprentices. The near-native or native foreign language competency may be in any of the following: Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish. The position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters, and carrying out significant academic and service responsibilities. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through innovative research, effective teaching and committed service.

RANK: One position at Associate Professor or Full Professor rank (tenured)
Two positions at Assistant Professor rank (untenured)

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Assistant Professor level: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in a relevant field at the time of application. The successful candidate must present demonstrated evidence of major research activity and university teaching experience.
Associate Professor or Full Professor level: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in a relevant field. The successful candidate must present evidence of a strong research and publication record; at least ten years of teaching experience at the university level, including teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced language courses; and a record of successful administrative experience in a Language Program or Department, including personnel assessment, budgetary matters, and curriculum development.

All candidates are expected to evince native or near-native fluency in their language(s) of specialization.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: July 1, 2008

racconti di italiani all'estero

Ricevo da Luigi Boschi
www.luigiboschi.it


Vorremmo stabilire una possibilità di dialogo con gli italiani all'estero, dare loro visibilità, possibilità di racconti, appelli, articoli, iniziative, progetti, conoscere e denunciare fatti. Vorremo stabilire in rete una apertura di opinioni libera, indipendente che consenta di far crescere conoscenze e coscienze. Siamo pronti a pubblicare i vostri contenuti, le vostre foto, i vostri filmati.
Il socialblog "www.luigiboschi.it", è un diario contestualizzato e aperto, una ricerca di espressione artistica digitale individuale e collettiva nella comunità virtuale, senza una precisa identità se non quella di essere voce mutevole e diretta di un accelerato divenire biotecnologico: una continua esperienza di futuro. Non si censura, non si emargina, ma si comprende e si include coltivando i diritti delle diversità.
Spero che questo appello di dialogo possa essere colto e valorizzato. Grazie per l'attenzione e la divulgazione che ne vorrete fare.
Luigi Boschi (profilo)

visita il blog: www.luigiboschi.it

progetto grundtvg

il progetto grundtvig prevede la possibilità di chiedere finanziamenti per seminari (da una a sei settimane) su temi relativi all'insegnamento per adulti. li possono chiedere le persone che lavorano in questo settore. devono avvenire in un paese straniero ma membro della comunità europea.
prossima scadenza: 31 ottobre 2007


http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/search.cfm?fuseaction=R


http://www.bdp.it/lucabas/lookmyweb/templates/up_files/socrates//Grundtvig_LLP/GRU_formazione2007_31ott.pdf

visit. lecturer - cornell univ.

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=62664018 ROMS - Lect Visit (Italian/French/Spanish Language) – 07510

Job Description

Description

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world. The Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University wishes to identify individuals interested in full-time or part-time teaching associate or visiting lecturer positions to teach first and second year French, Italian and/or Spanish language courses.

Qualifications

Professional teaching experience in higher education, and Native or near-native proficiency in English and the language they are applying to teach. Preference will be given to candidates with M.A. degree or foreign equivalent in the target language or linguistics, Foreign Language Education or a related field. Level of appointment (Teaching Associate/Visiting Lecturer) will be based upon academic credentials and prior teaching experience. Send application letter along with a CD containing the following application materials: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) a link to a website with a recent unedited video of your language teaching, as well as two recommendation letters (hard copies) addressed to: Language Search, Department of Romance Studies, 303 Morrill Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14853. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

cornell university - NY

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=62664003 ROMS - Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer (Italian language) – 07493

Job Description

Description

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world. The Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University seeks full-time long term lecturer or senior lecturer, based on qualifications and experience, to teach and coordinate Italian language courses beginning in the 2008-2009 academic year.

Qualifications

M.A. degree or foreign equivalent in Italian language or linguistics, Foreign Language Education or a related field, three years professional teaching experience in higher education, TA training experience, and Native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English. Preference will be given to candidates with preparation in pedagogy or second language acquisition. Expertise in adapting technology to language instruction highly desirable. Send application letter by December 1, 2007 along with a CD containing the following application materials: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) teaching philosophy, 3) description of preferred pedagogical approach/es, 4) either a link to a website or a CD/DVD with a recent unedited video of your language teaching, and 5) any evidence of teaching ability, as well as three recommendation letters (hard copies) addressed to: Italian Language Search, Department of Romance Studies, 303 Morrill Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14853. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

dottorato internazionale in italianistica - bonn parigi firenze

http://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/07535.en.html?ipid=1424&iplevel=1&ipterm=&ipfield=1&ipsubject=0&iptypehei=0&iptownhei=&iphei=0&iplangdistribution=0&iplangtest=

International Programmes in Germany 2007/2008

University of Bonn:
B.A. German-Italian Studies

Degree

Bachelor

Course Language(s)

German and Italian

Beginning of Programme

October

Programme Duration

3 years

Application Deadline

June 30

Contact

Prof. Dr. Paul Geyer
Am Hof 1
D-53115 Bonn
+49.228.735.053
+49.228.737.591
paul.geyer@uni-bonn.de
http://www.deutsch-italienische-studien.de
or
egeulen@uni-bonn.de
or
italien-zentrum@uni-bonn.de
http://www.bonner-italien-zentrum.de

Description of Content

The Bachelor of Arts "Deutsch-Italienische Studien"/Studi Italo-Tedeschi is an international course of study with joint degrees. It arose from the co-operation between the Universities Florence and Bonn. The course of study is focused on philological and cultural knowledge about Italy and Germany and leads to a specific ability in the transportation of German and Italian culture. The students follow a curriculum in the Department of Romance Studies as well as in the Department of German Studies. This curriculum includes lectures and courses in literature, (inter)cultural studies and linguistics as well as language courses. It also includes a practical training period.

borse di studio MAE

www.esteri.it/MAE/IT/Ministero/Servizi/Italiani/Opportunita/Di_studio/ElencoPaesiOfferenti.htm


sono usciti i bandi delle borse di studio del Ministero Affari Esteri per l'anno scolastico 2008-9

assistant professor - netherlands

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/XC820/Assistant_professor_in_Italian_Studies/

Assistant professor in Italian Studies

Utrecht University

(0,4 fte)
(Utrecht), 16 hours per week

Job description

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Function title: Assistant professor in Italian Studies

In this part-time (40%) position with tenure you will teach part of the courses offered in the BA and MA program in Italian Studies, particularly courses in the field of modern and contemporary Italian culture and literature. You will also participate in the course program of several collateral MA programs, notably the Research MA in Literary Studies. You are an established specialist in modern and/or contemporary Italian culture and literature with an international research profile. As a fellow of the Research Institute for History and Culture, your current and future research projects match the overall agenda of the Utrecht Research Group in Textual Culture. You have a good track record in academic services and will act as a co-ordinator in various academic programs and committees.

Requirements

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Required education/skills:Doctorate
We ask:
an Italianist with a completed PhD in the field of modern and/or contemporary Italian culture/literature, and an international research profile;
an experienced teacher in Italian Studies;
a candiadte who is willing to obtain the teaching qualifications required by the Faculty;
fluency in Italian, English and Dutch.
Non-Dutch candidates will be required to achieve fluency in Dutch within two years of appointment.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Professor, senior lecturers, lecturers(Scientific discipline: Language & Culture)

Organization

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Utrecht University
The Utrecht University Faculty of Humanities is broadly based, interdisciplinary and internationally oriented. The Faculty offers courses and conducts research in the languages and cultures of Western and Southern Europe, history, fine arts, philosophy, theology, communications and information studies.

The faculty consist of seven schools, including the school of foreign languages, which offers BA and MA degrees in the fields of English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Celtic, linguistics and literary studies. Research programmes in these areas fall under the Research Institute for History and Culture (OGC) or the Utrecht Institute of Linguistics (UiL OTS).

The Italian division has a vacancy for a:

Assistant professor in Italian Studies.

Conditions of employment

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Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 4500 - 5000
Salary: scale 12.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 4761
Employment basis: Permanent
Maximum hours per week: 16

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a part-time tenure-track position of assistant professor (40%), starting 1 December 2007. The salary range – depending on track record – from € 2,279.- to € 4,761.- per month with a full-time position.

Additional Information

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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

professor Harald Hendrix, chair of Italian Studies at Utrecht University
E-mail address: harald.Hendrix@let.uu.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

• About the organization (http://www2.hum.uu.nl/)

Application

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You can apply for this job before 21-10-2007 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Section Human Resources
Ingrid Wagenaar
Kromme Nieuwegracht 46
3512 HJ Utrecht

E-mail: PenO@let.uu.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 68745E.

translation

http://www.translatorsbase.com/view_project.asp?project_id=54910

Project ID :	54910
Source Language :	English
Target Language :	Spanish
Project Type :	Translation;
Project Status :	Potential
Only certified translators:	No
Date Created :	16 October 2007
Due Date :	1 April 2008
Country :	UNITED STATES
Word Count :	14000
Comments :
This is a 50 page booklet that teaches magic tricks. I'd like to eventually have it translated from English into SPANISH FRENCH ITALIAN GERMAN The author,

Italian translator

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Translator

Italian

Must have three yrs. translation experience to translate correspondence and publications from English to Italian and back to English. Handle telephone calls and visitors; some simultaneous interpretation at meetings. College degree in above speaking country preferred and PC proficiency in Word required. Must have authorization to work in the U.S. Excellent benefits and work environment. (No calls, please and use only one method of submission)

Human Resources Department
Lions Clubs International
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or mail: 300 W. 22nd Street
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equal opportunity employer

Italian Lecturer - Leicester University

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/YX529/Lecturer_in_Italian/

Italian lecturer

School of Modern Languages

Salary Grade 8 - £32,796 to £40,335 per annum

Available from 1 September 2008

Ref: A3492

Applications are welcome from all fields of Italian Studies. Candidates should have native or near-native competence in both Italian and English, and be prepared to teach Italian language and culture at all levels. They should hold a doctorate and be able to demonstrate potential as academic researchers in their chosen field.

Downloadable application forms and further particulars are available from www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/a3492p.html . If you require a hard copy, please contact Personnel Services - tel: 0116 223 1341, fax: 0116 252 5140, email: recruitment3@le.ac.uk.

Please note that CVs will only be accepted in support of a fully completed application form.

Closing Date: 16 November 2007

Promoting equality of opportunity throughout the University

king george school

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Description
Department: 8200

Function: Education

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:
The Foreign Language Teacher will be responsible for designing and delivering age and ability appropriate curriculum to high school aged students. The Foreign Language Teacher will work actively and collaboratively with other teachers, program staff, students, and parents to support the growth of each student. The Foreign Language Teacher will be willing and able to teach the following courses: FRENCH, ITALIAN (and/or LATIN), CHINESE, AND ARABIC. The Foreign Language Teacher will have the ability to reach all students and present lessons in an exciting and informative fashion. This position will have some liberty with curriculum design and development. Class size limited to twelve students. The successful candidate will be willing and able to facilitate a physical activity.

Facility Information:
The King George School is a private year-round co-educational visual and performing arts personal growth integrated-education college preparatory boarding school for bright and creative students who have not found success in more traditional academic environments. Our mission is to provide a supportive educational environment for creative adolescents where they can build a foundation of positive choices and experiences that will contribute to future success. The King George School is a place where young people celebrate creativity, identify their inner passions, and become life-long learners. We are a school where all involved are nurtured and supported, find acceptance for uniqueness, and seek both knowledge and understanding in the pursuit of higher aspirations. Our curriculum, small classes, and intimate learning environment are designed to rekindle the joy of learning and create an environment perfect for sharing the talents of our students. The curriculum, in combination with our rural 300-acre campus, is intentionally designed to lessen the distractions of everyday life. We embrace the philosophy that the arts are essential to the development of a student’s full potential. Concepts and skills used in the arts apply directly to all other aspects of intellectual and personal growth. It is for this reason that the visual, applied, and performing arts are cornerstones of our curriculum. Through practice and commitment, beginning and accomplished artists discover new interests and cultivate existing talents. Our employees work with students and their families to integrate the pursuit of academic excellence, artistry, personal growth, and improved family dynamic. These elements create an exceptionally balanced and integrated educational experience.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must be at least 21 years of age, and willing to work in our year-round alcohol, drug, and tobacco-free environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with relevant experience; preference given to Master’s level or higher education. Candidates should be charismatic, magnetic, creative, energetic, caring and compassionate, while at the same time being flexible, and professional. Drug screen, background check, and fingerprinting required. Valid driver’s license required, driver’s license with type-II bus endorsement a PLUS. Benefits Available: Pay commensurate with experience, paid time off plan, 401K with employer matching, medical prescription, dental, vision, STD, LTD, basic life insurance, dependent life insurance, AD&D, personal accident insurance, flexible spending account and stock purchase plan.
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west valley mission community college

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/jobsearch/job_detail.html?job_id=JU3JHJNZ25G


FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Italian
Associate Faculty Pool
West Valley-Mission Community College District

Job Number: 0708F009
Please put this number on the application.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 5:00 P.M.

The West Valley College Foreign Language Department is seeking qualified instructors to serve as associate faculty to teach Italian courses on a part-time contract basis. Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, ability, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of linguistically and culturally diverse student populations are encouraged to apply.

ASSIGNMENT
Assignment may include day and/or evening classes, Mondays through Saturdays as needed during spring, summer, fall and/or winter sessions. This recruitment process is to pre-qualify you for possible future assignments. Successful completion will result in your name joining a pool of instructors qualified to teach Italian courses in the Foreign Language Department at Mission College.

SALARY
Salary is based on a percentage of workload up to a maximum of 60% (percent). Salary is prorated based on a minimum salary range of $18,261 - $20,955; maximum earnable up to $29,559.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in the language being taught OR
Bachelor’s degree in the language being taught AND Master’s degree in another language or linguistics OR
Possess a valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in A Foreign Language, Ancient or Modern OR
The equivalent of the above. Degrees must be earned from an accredited institution. Candidates with degrees not identical to the required state or local qualifications must apply for equivalency by completing the equivalency form, which is part of the application package. This form must be completed for employment consideration.
Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus, will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
Demonstrated ability to effectively teach, counsel, or work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in teaching Italian language and culture preferably at a community college level.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Foreign Language/Literature or equivalent.
Teaching, training, and/or cultural life experiences, which enable one to teach, tutor, and mentor students from diverse language, cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, or educational backgrounds. Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, ability, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of linguistically and culturally distinctive students as well as the traditional student.
Ability to take an active role in working with faculty, student groups, and college support services, particularly within the Department and the Division.
Solid knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is highly desirable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation, in-class activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught and other efforts related to the teaching of the assigned classes.
Maintain accurate class and other records conforming with state requirements and stated District and college needs.
Submit, when due, all necessary reports such as attendance, grade reports, rosters and class schedules.
Follow course outlines as filed in the appropriate instruction offices.
Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the member's area of expertise.
Work cooperatively within the college community.
Foster an environment that protects academic freedom with in the college community.
Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.

To receive a detailed job description that includes working conditions and physical demands, please contact the District Human Resources Department at (408) 741-2415.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION
Documents to be considered for this position must be received in the District Human Resources Department, West Valley-Mission Community College District, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070-5698 (West Valley College Campus – Administration Building by Lot 4) on the date and time noted above.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To insure fairness and consistency to all candidates, do not submit materials other than those identified below. Submit all application materials in the following order:
A completed West Valley-Mission Community College District Academic Faculty Employment Application (see attached).
A current, typed, detailed resume.
A completed Supplemental Questionnaire (see attached).
A completed Equivalency Form (see attached), if applicable.
Legible copies of ALL college transcripts (BA, MA &PhD for disciplines requiring an MA degree; AA, BA, MA, & PhD for disciplines not requiring an MA degree) to verify all degrees earned and college coursework taken. Certified copies of transcripts will be required at time of hire. Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluation requests, or similar documents WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF TRANSCRIPTS.
If applicable, U.S. Equivalency Certification for foreign degrees.
A completed Personal Data Report Form (see attached).

NOTE: All required documents must be submitted with your application packet; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
Copies of licenses and certificates you possess as related to this position.
Voluntary identification form (for statistical purposes only and will be kept confidentially in the Human Resources Department).

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Submission of complete application documents to Human Resources by the deadline is the applicant’s responsibility. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Incomplete or late documents will not receive committee consideration.
Application documents will not be sent to applicants or received by Human Resources via email or fax.
All materials in your file become District property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only.
Current employees must provide documentation and materials in the same manner and degree of detail as any other applicant.
If transcripts are required, include copies of ALL college transcripts with application packet to verify all degrees earned and college coursework taken. Please note: Certified copies will be required at time of hire.
Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluation requests, or similar documents WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF TRANSCRIPTS.
Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
Un-requested documents, such as cover letters, letters of recommendation, and any other documents that are not specifically asked for under Required Documents, will be removed from the application packet.
DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS TOGETHER. USE A PAPERCLIP OR OTHER MEANS OF BINDING.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
West Valley-Mission Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.

SELECTION PROCESS
The committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
The College may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
Oral interviews will be conducted to include a teaching demonstration.


INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MATERIALS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:

HUMAN RESOURCES
West Valley–Mission Community College District
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070–5698
http://www.wvmccd.cc.ca.us/hr/

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741–2415 to arrange for assistance.

WEST VALLEY-MISSION COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.