Adjunct Faculty - Modern Languages

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 5,400 - 6,600; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA, invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in Modern Languages. The pool supports teaching Spanish, German, Chinese, and Arabic on a course-by-course basis.

Qualified candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and demonstrate native or near-native language proficiency along with effective teaching credentials. Successful applicants will be placed in a pool for opportunities throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, German, Chinese, or Arabic.
• PhD in an appropriate discipline.
• Ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and versatility.

Responsibilities

• Teach Modern Languages courses (Spanish, German, Chinese, or Arabic) on a course-by-course basis.
• Develop and deliver syllabi, assessments, and classroom activities.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and department initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and engage diverse student populations.

Job description

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Modern Languages

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Modern Languages to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teachSpanish,German,Chinese,and Arabic.Modern Languagefacultyoffer language instruction throughintroductory courses,intermediateclasses, andadvancedtopic seminars.

We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates mustalsodemonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an abilityto jumpintoanexisting curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.Asuccessful candidate shouldpossessnative or near-native proficiency in Spanish, German, Chinese, or Arabic andhold a PhDinanappropriate corresponding discipline.

Submitting an applicationthrough this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fillModern Languagesadjunct faculty positions on an as needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.

Qualified applicantsfrom this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunitiesarise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.

Applicants should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience
• current c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three references
• evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

Compensation:

$6,000 per course

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.