Spanish Language Assistant

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Position Summary :

Willamette University is currently accepting applications for the position of Spanish

Language Teaching Assistant at Willamette University. We are looking for an energetic

person, with strong Spanish language skills, who will be prepared to tutor our students,

and be an ambassador of her / his country and culture on campus. The position entails

15 hours / week for 30 weeks, following the Fall and Spring semester calendar.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Tutor undergraduate students in Spanish grammar, writing and oral skills.
• Organize cultural events

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree
• Native or near native language fluency in Spanish.
• Initiative and ability to develop, publicize and carry out, a cultural program for our students.

Preferred Qualifications :

Familiarity with US university system and teaching experience preferred.

Salary : $

You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume :

Current Resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled . Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT :

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired.

Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.