Henry G. Schwarz Visiting Lecturer in Mongolian Studies
About The Position
East Asian Studies and the Office of Global Engagement are seeking qualified candidates for the winter academic quarter 2028 (December 16, 2027 - March 15, 2028). The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching one 5-credit course in any academic discipline, with a focus on the study of Mongolia; plus an additional 3 hours per week involved in relevant professional service related to the Western Libraries Mongolia Collection and promotion of Mongolian Studies in the campus and local communities. (0.45 FTE appointment) The Visiting Lecturer will be expected to be current in their discipline, to engage students actively in their own learning, and to maintain high standards regarding course content. They will provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in a designated location. The Visiting Lecturer will have students evaluate their course using the standard University evaluation forms and to make those evaluations available to the department.
Requirements
- All-but-Dissertation (or academic equivalent) at the time of application in any discipline, with a teaching focus on the study of Mongolia
- Demonstrated experience teaching at the college or university level
- Demonstrated experience teaching students from different social identities and backgrounds
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. (or academic equivalent) at the time of application in any discipline, with an active teaching and research focus on the study of Mongolia
- Experience living in Mongolia
- Fluency in Mongolian
- Experience with teaching methods that incorporate regular and meaningful opportunities for students to participate in their own learning
Responsibilities
- Teaching one 5-credit course in any academic discipline, with a focus on the study of Mongolia
- Involved in relevant professional service related to the Western Libraries Mongolia Collection
- Promotion of Mongolian Studies in the campus and local communities
- Engage students actively in their own learning
- Maintain high standards regarding course content
- Provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations
- Be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in a designated location
- Make course evaluations available to the department
Benefits
- Up to a $2,500 travel allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
