Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics

Position Title:Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics

Location: Lancaster, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Work Type: Part Time, Onsite

Job ID: JR101071

Job Description:

Position Summary and Qualifications:

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.

"This is a fully in-person teaching position based on campus. Online or remote instruction is not available for this role; it is "In-Person (On-Campus Only)." ​

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teaching of a specified course/language

• 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

• Languages offered include:  French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning and coordinating meetings

• Cooperating in program assessments

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Master’s Degree in relevant World Language, and/or closely related field

• Native or near-native proficiency in both the target language and in English

• The ability to teach classes in person on campus according to the academic schedule

Preferred

• ABD or PhD in relevant World Language, and/or closely related field

• Native-level proficiency in the target language

• Previous teaching experience at the university level

• Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Applicant Information & Disclosures

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