ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be assessed based on evidence of teaching effectiveness, education, relevance of education and experience in teaching one of the department's eight languages, and service to applicants' discipline and institution. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence, academic service, sustained intellectual contributions, and will have native or near native proficiency in one of the department's eight languages. Applicants should submit the following items: curriculum vitae, statement of scholarly and teaching interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should additionally provide the names and contact information for three professional references. U.S. citizenship is required. Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, and initiative.

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Masters degree (Doctoral degree preferred) Discipline(s): Foreign language teaching (French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Russian), second language acquisition, language and culture, literature or other related disciplines are preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience and effectiveness in teaching one of the department's eight languages to undergraduate students. Experience with teaching languages at a service academy preferred. Candidate must have no less than three years of proven experience as an instructor at the university level. Applicants should be willing and able to serve as an escort for cadet overseas summer language immersion programs. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in the Department of International Programs. It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate: Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience, accolades, and contributions to an institution of higher learning.

Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, awards, and professional experience that would support a successful teaching career at USAF Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Haning Hughes, email: haning.hughes@afacademy.af.edu . Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.