Adjunct Lecturer - Linguistics

Adjunct Lecturer - Linguistics

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position:
Adjunct Lecturer

Department:
Department of Languages and Literature

Classification:
Part-time, Non-benefit eligible

Rate: $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Brief overview of duties:
The Department of Languages and Literature in the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Business

and Liberal Arts invites applications for an Adjunct Lecturer in Linguistics.

The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, or a closely

associated field. TESOL experience with adults in an academic setting and willingness to travel to

teach are essential.

The position involves teaching in the MA in Linguistics program (TESOL Concentration), which is

currently offered to yearly cohorts of experienced Vietnamese teachers entirely in English in both

face-to-face and hybrid modes. No knowledge of Vietnamese is required, but willingness to engage

with Vietnamese colleagues in English is part of the job. Supervision of graduate students' thesis research

and evaluation of theses may be required, and the ability to teach basic qualitative and quantitative

research methods is essential.

The successful candidate must be prepared to travel to Vietnam to teach face-to-face for 2-4 weeks each

year, typically in late summer but possibly at other times, and to complete the teaching of some courses

online. Travel expenses (airfare, hotel, insurance, visa processing, per diem for meals and incidentals as

well as transportation to and from airport) will be covered by Benedictine University. We currently anticipate

that the successful candidate will be asked to teach two or three courses (8-12 contact hours) per year

depending on enrollment and program need.

Candidates need not reside in the Chicago metropolitan area. Applications from any citizen or permanent resident

authorized to work in the U.S. regardless of domestic or international domicile will be accepted.

For further information, please contact Dr. Steven Day, Director of Asia Programs (sday).

Required Qualifications:

Doctoral or Master's degree and experience in relevant area required.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Use of computer screen, phone and customer service.

May require bending, or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training:
As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

* Paid Time Off (PTO):
Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL - Paid Leave Act and AZ - Earned Paid Sick Time).

* Retirement Plans:
Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.

* Mental Health Support:
Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.

* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP):
Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

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