Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics; Lancaster campus

Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics (Lancaster campus)

Part time

The Department of Languages and Linguistics at Saint Joseph’s University has a need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester. Knowledge of proficiency-based teaching in modern languages is essential. Professionals with experience in college teaching will be given preference.

• Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials

• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction

• Teaching of a specified course (Spanish)

• Preparation of materials

• Providing support and guidance to students

• Keeping posted office hours (1 hr per course)

• Giving prompt, regular feedback to students about their academic performance

• Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically

• Cooperating with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program

• Participate in planning and coordinating meetings

• Cooperating in program assessments

• Master’s Degree in Spanish, and/or closely related field

• Native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and in English

• The ability to teach classes in person on campus according to the academic schedule

• ABD or PhD in Spanish, and/or closely related field

• Native-level proficiency in Spanish

• Previous teaching experience at the university level

• Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling

• May require standing for long periods of time

• May require talking for long periods of time

• May require carrying course materials

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Teaching Evaluation

This is a fully in-person teaching position on campus. Online or remote instruction is not available for this role; it is “In-Person (On-Campus Only).”

This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about theadjunct pay structure and the University’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

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The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

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