Adjunct - World Languages

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 3,600 - 3,900; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University seeks an Adjunct to teach World Languages, responsible for up to three sections per semester. Appointments are course-by-course and based on need. Courses are classroom-based, with no online sections.

Minimum qualifications include a master's in world languages or a related field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field. Familiarity with Canvas LMS and major publishers’ course management systems is required; preference for candidates with current college-level

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the teaching field (world languages), or a master's degree in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching field.
• Ability to work with Canvas LMS and major publishers' online course management systems.
• Preference for candidates with materials for a current college-level world languages textbook.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to three sections of world languages per semester.
• Course are classroom-based; no online sections.

Education

Master's degree in the teaching field (world languages) or related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Course management systems

Job description

Adjunct - World Languages

For questions or additional information, please contact Will Lehman, Department of World Languages, 828-227-3761.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Salary Range: $3,600 per course (Master's) or $3,900 per course (PhD).

Position Summary: Instructor will teach up to three sections of world languages per semester. Appointments are on a course by course basis, subject to need. Course are classroom-based; no online sections.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: Candidates must be able to work with a comprehensive LMS (Canvas), as well as with major publishers' online course management systems. Preference given to those who are familiar with and have materials for a current college-level world languages textbook.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for teaching in the academic programs are a master's degree in the teaching field (world languages), or a master's degree in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching field.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching young adults from a current college-level textbook.

Posting Text

Open Date: 03/19/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Background/E-Verify: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE: Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety: The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application


• Curriculum Vitae


• List of references


• Unofficial Transcripts

Supplemental Questions

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