1). Golden Age/Early Modern Literature (0470-0607-02)
To Begin July 1, 2007

 UCLA's Department of Spanish and Portuguese seeks an Assistant Professor of Spanish Golden Age/Early Modern literatures and cultures.  Tenure-track.  To start July 1, 2007.  Salary commensurate with preparation and experience.  Requirements: Ph.D. in hand, native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.  Ability to work with other key languages of Spain in the period also desirable.  Ability to teach a monographic undergraduate course on the Quijote and a survey of early Peninsular and Colonial literature.  Evidence of excellence in teaching and research or of strong research and teaching potential.  Please send letters of application and complete dossiers, including at least three letters of recommendation and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, to John Dagenais, Chair, UCLA Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 5310 Rolfe Hall, Box 951532, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1532. Application deadline November 15, 2006.  UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  The Department has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.

2). Luso-Brazilian (Portuguese) Literature (0740-0607-01)
To Begin July 1, 2007

 UCLA's Department of Spanish and Portuguese seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Luso-Brazilian literatures and cultures.  Although we anticipate making an appointment at the assistant professor level, recently tenured scholars with outstanding records of research and teaching are also encouraged to apply.  To begin July 1, 2007.  Salary commensurate with preparation and experience.  Strong preference for candidates with demonstrated research and teaching interest in both Continental Portuguese and Brazilian literatures and cultures.  Interest in Lusophone African highly desirable.  Requirements: Ph.D. in hand, native or near-native fluency in Portuguese and English, evidence of excellence in teaching and research or of strong research and teaching potential.  Please send letters of application and complete dossiers, including at least three letters of recommendation and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, to John Dagenais, Chair, UCLA Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 5310 Rolfe Hall, Box 951532, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1532. Application deadline November 15, 2006.  UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  The Department has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.

3). Coordinator - Spanish and Portuguese Lower Division Language Program
To Begin July 1, 2007

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UCLA invites application for Coordinator of the Spanish and Portuguese lower division language program, at the rank of Lecturer. Responsibilities include teaching (including the graduate course in second-language acquisition), supervising TAs, and administering the program. Demonstrated superior language teaching skills at the college level, strong background in second-language acquisition and language teaching methodology are preferred. Expertise in computer-aided instruction and other technologies for language teaching is also required. The candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree in a field related to language teaching/second-language acquisition and linguistics. The candidate should have experience of administrative work in supervising TAs in a language program. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is required; knowledge of Portuguese is desirable. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of reappointment and an eventual continuing appointment. Applications being accepted until position is filled. Please send letter of application, CV and three letters of recommendation to: Professor John Dagenais, Chair, UCLA Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 5310 Rolfe Hall, Box 951532, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1532. Applications being accepted until position is filled. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

4). Lecturer in Quechua and Spanish

Lecturer in Quechua and Spanish.  Full-time appointment consists of roughly 2/3 time teaching Quechua (elementary and advanced), and 1/3 time teaching diverse levels of Spanish.  The actual combination of courses may vary from quarter to quarter based on enrollment patterns. Ability to teach Bolivian Quechua preferred. This appointment is funded jointly by the UCLA Latin American Center and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. We seek candidates with demonstrated preparation and experience in language teaching as well as a strong commitment to excellence in language instruction.  Please send letter of application, CV, samples of language teaching materials, and three letters of recommendation to: Ms. Hilda Peinado, UCLA Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 5310 Rolfe Hall, Box 951532, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1532. Application deadline is December 22, 2006.  UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

5). Ongoing Applications

We receive on an ongoing basis applications for positions of Lecturers and Teaching Assistants. Only those with previous language teaching and training, and who have an M.A. should apply. To apply, please send a hardcopy of your cover letter and CV to:

Attn: Hilda Peinado
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
University of California, Los Angeles
5304 Rolfe Hall
Box 951532
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1532

**Please note, we do not accept email applications**