Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics; Lancaster campus

Position: Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics (Lancaster campus)
Position Title:

Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics (Lancaster campus)

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and

Qualifications:

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.

Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct 1 to 2 courses each semester on an "as needed" basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and in the evening. Courses may include the introductory, intermediate, or conversation level. These courses are taught in person on SJU's Lancaster campus.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Teaching of a specified course/language

* 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

* Languages offered include:
French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish

Secondary

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Participate in planning and coordinating meetings

* Cooperating in program assessments

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

* Master's Degree in relevant World Language, and/or closely related field

* Native or near-native proficiency in both the target language and in English

Preferred

* ABD or PhD in relevant World Language, and/or closely related field

* Native-level proficiency in the target language

* Previous teaching experience at the university level

* Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling

Required documents to upload (please upload all three documents; incomplete applications will not receive the same consideration):

* Cover letter/Letter of Interest

* Resume/Curriculum Vitae

* Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

* Teaching Evaluations

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Applicant Information & Disclosures

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Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

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