Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics (Lancaster campus)

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates • Lancaster, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools. SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional, experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs. "This is a fully in-person teaching position on campus. Online or remote instruction is not available for this role; it is "In-Person (On-Campus Only)."

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Spanish, and/or closely related field
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and in English
• The ability to teach classes in person on campus according to the academic schedule

Nice To Haves

• ABD or PhD in Spanish, and/or closely related field
• Native-level proficiency in Spanish
• Previous teaching experience at the university level
• Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling

Responsibilities

• Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials
• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
• Teaching of a specified course (Spanish)
• 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
• Participate in planning and coordinating meetings
• Cooperating in program assessments

Benefits

• Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience.
• Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level