Adjunct Instructor, Cultures of the Spanish-speaking World

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, one-semester contract position within the College of Humanities and Sciences, with the possibility of renewal. Candidates are expected to teach "Cultures of the Spanish-speaking World," a course delivered in English that explores various cultural expressions throughout history and in the contemporary Spanish-speaking world. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and experienced educator proficient in applying active student-learning methods. The Fall semester course will be conducted in person at the East Falls campus on a Monday-Wednesday schedule from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM. Classes are scheduled to commence on August 24th, with final grades due by December 21st.

Requirements

Qualified to teach "Cultures of the Spanish-speaking World"
Dynamic and experienced teacher
Applies active student-learning methods in the classroom

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. or ABD in Spanish, modern Latin American or Spanish History or related field

Responsibilities

Teach "Cultures of the Spanish-speaking World"
Apply active student-learning methods in the classroom

Benefits

Comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues
Medical (including prescription) insurance
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
Medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps)