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The Department of Romance Studies at Tufts University invites applications for a Portuguese Language Coordinator and Part-time Lecturer position to begin September 1, 2025.

Part time lecturer to teach all level of Portuguese language courses and coordinate the Portuguese language program. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching up to five Portuguese language courses annually (three in the Fall, two in the Spring);


• Coordinating all levels of Portuguese;


• Overseeing the entire Portuguese language curriculum;


• Hiring, supervising, and evaluating Portuguese lecturers and teaching assistants;


• Coordinating and administering placement exams;


• Advising students;


• Collaborating with various university offices;


• Maintaining liaison with Global Education programs;


• Promoting the program by organizing co-curricular and outreach events.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree required in Luso-Brazilian studies, second language acquisition, linguistics, or a related field. PhD preferred.


• Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese and English.


• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills.


• Team-management, interpersonal and leadership skills.


• Experience in designing and teaching college-level Portuguese language and culture courses in the U.S.


• Command of instructional technology applied to language learning.


• Evidence of creative pedagogical practice reflecting knowledge of current methodologies.


• Evidence of a commitment to designing curricula that address issues of equity and justice with a focus on marginalized communities.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and student evaluations of teaching from two recently-taught courses. Three letters of recommendation will be requested from candidates invited to interview. All materials must be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/162808 . Note that our department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and candidates’ materials should address how they will promote these priorities in their professional career.

Questions about the position may be directed to Bridget Erickson at bridget.erickson@tufts.edu.

Review of applications will begin February 18th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.