Instructor of World Languages

Summary

Position Title

Instructor of World Languages

Department

Stein College

Position Reports to (Position Title)

Chair, School of Humanities

Effective Date

N/A

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Job Summary

• Instructor of World Languages with competencies in French and Spanish
• Teaching duties in the introductory French and Spanish sequences
• Renewable, non-tenure track

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach four 3-credit courses per semester
• Coordinate syllabus and other academic work with language program coordinator
• Assess students and record grades in a timely manner
• Provide assessment data for accreditation, as needed
• Attend departmental meetings and school events
• Encourage beginning language students to continue their study of World Languages
• Native or near-native proficiency in English, French, and Spanish
• Commitment to proficiency-based language instruction methodologies

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Masters degree in Spanish or French (or related field)

Minimum Work Experience:

• Teaching experience as instructor-of-record in the language classroom preferred
• Experience with Learning Management System software (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (not required)
• Masters (required)

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and virtually.  Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Stamina to teach at least 12 hours weekly.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

If interested, please email the documents below to Dr. Tamara Caudill at tcaudil1@ju.edu. 

• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript (official transcripts will be needed before hiring)
• References