Instructor or Lecturer of Lakota

University of South Dakota


Posting Details
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Institution University of South Dakota
Working Title Instructor or Lecturer of Lakota
Posting Number F01113P
Department USD-Modern Languages
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text The department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at the University of South Dakota invites applications for the position of Instructor or Lecturer of Lakota to begin in fall 2023. This is a nine-month, full-time, benefits-eligible term position with the expectation of renewal. Generally, an earned Master’s Degree is required for instructor rank and a terminal degree is required for appointment at the rank of lecturer.
The successful candidate:
• will teach up to 14 annual credits of the basic Lakota language sequence at the 100 and 200 level on the Vermillion campus.
• should have advanced (preferably native/near-native) fluency in Lakota (or a related linguistic variant) and be able to demonstrate evidence of superior teaching.
• should demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, expertise in current methodologies and culture-based instruction, including integration of technology in the classroom and successful teaching and mentoring of students from all backgrounds.
• be qualified to teach in a secondary field within the College of Arts & Sciences at USD (https://www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences) or otherwise contribute to the mission of the department, college, and university through outreach, advising, or similar efforts.
Applicants should submit:
• A letter of application
• Statement of teaching philosophy and representative teaching evaluations
• Curriculum vitae
All applications must be completed online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Review of applications will begin November 28th, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 20, 2023.
The University of South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Posting Date 10/28/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 11/28/2022
Advertised Salary Based on qualifications
Duration of the Term 9 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Term
Proposed Rank Instructor Lecturer
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Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. EEO
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