Adjunct Instructor, Latinx American Studies

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a part-time, one-semester contract Adjunct Instructor in Latinx American Studies at the College of Humanities and Sciences. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach "Latinx American Studies," a course exploring aspects of the historical and contemporary Latinx experience in the U.S., and will apply active student-learning methods in the classroom. The course will be offered in person on the East Falls campus on a MW schedule from 9:30-10:45 am, with classes beginning on August 24th and final grades due by December 21st. Jefferson is a nationally ranked institution located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey, dedicated to reimagining health care and higher education. It is comprised of more than 65,000 people, 10 colleges, and three schools, offering over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health is a top-ranked not-for-profit health care system, and Jefferson Health Plans provides managed health care options. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Requirements

• Qualified to teach "Latinx American Studies"
• Dynamic and experienced teacher
• Applies active student-learning methods in the classroom
• Submit a letter of application detailing experiences and areas of academic specialization
• Submit a curriculum vitae

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or ABD in History, Ethnic Studies, Cultural Studies or related field

Responsibilities

• Teach "Latinx American Studies," a course exploring aspects of the historical and contemporary Latinx experience in the U.S.
• Apply active student-learning methods in the classroom

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues
• Medical insurance (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits (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 insurance (including prescription) for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed