Instructor, Languages and Cultures; Creating Pool Anticipated

Instructor, World Languages and Cultures (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings)

Position Details

Working Position Title
- Instructor, World Languages and Cultures (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings)

Classification Title
- Instructor

Position Number

Posting Date - 10/28/2025

Closing Date - 09/30/2026

Business Unit Description
- Faculty

Full-Time/Part Time
- Full-Time or Part-Time

FTE - 0.25 to 1.00

Position Status
- Temporary

FLSA
- Exempt

Job Code - 2070

Union Representation
- Union

Union Code - N/A

Unit/Department
- World Language and Culture

College/Unit
- College of LA&S Dean

Division
- Academic Division

Location - ZH 915

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..shtml

Overview
- With approximately 16,000 students,NIUis one of the largest public research-centered universities in the state of Illinois. Located in DeKalb, the campus is nestled in an affordable and growing community that is a commutable distance from both the Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas.

NIUstrives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations. The Department of World Languages and Cultures is committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all our students, staff, and faculty.

Position Summary
- The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Northern Illinois University (NIU), invites applications for instructor positions to create a pool for advance and short notice hiring. These will be part or full-time temporary instructor positions. Start dates vary based on programmatic needs.

We are seeking potential candidates to offer high-quality teaching in American Sign Language, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish who fully embrace NIU's mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body. Candidates must demonstrate native or near-native fluency in the target language and should practice current foreign language teaching methodologies centered on a communicative approach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching load will be no more than 12 credit hours during fall semester, no more than 12 credit hours during spring semester; other related duties may be assigned.

Minimum

Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in the target language

Expertise or evident potential for quality teaching in the target language at the undergraduate level.

Additional Requirements - NIUand the Department of World Languages and Cultures value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We expect candidates to equally value these principles and to serve as active participants and allies in working towardDEIinitiatives.

Preferred Qualifications
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to working effectively in a collegial, multicultural environment.

Experience teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds.

Experience in the use of instructional technology and proficiency in different teaching modalities (online/hybrid/blended).

Physical Demands Summary
- Typical instructional/classroom management

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date
- Start dates vary based on programmatic needs.

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year - 0.75

Standard Hours Per Week
- Hours will vary

Salary
- Set by collective bargaining agreement. NIU offers a robust benefits pkg.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range
- Set by collective bargaining agreement. NIU offers a robust benefits pkg.

Earn Type
- Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure
- For full consideration, prospective applications should visithttps://employment.niu.edu/postings/87651to apply, and upload the following materials as part of their application:

Cover letter (2-page limit and should describe the interest in the position and how the candidate's expertise links to the department's research and teaching mission)
Curriculum vitae (no page limit)
Teaching statement (2-page limit and should describe the applicant's undergraduate teaching interests and experiences both existing and future courses and convey the candidate's understanding of evidence-based teaching practices)
Contributions to diversity statement (2-page limit and applicants are encouraged to describe how their past, present or potential teaching and life experiences will inform their efforts to advance equity for diverse communities, including populations that are historically underrepresented or marginalized in the field, to provide a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for all students)
Unofficial transcripts with application (Official Transcripts will be required at time of hire)

Special Instructions
- None

Quick Link to Applicant - /87651

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