Faculty (Part-time) - Instructors of Spanish

Western Kentucky University; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition discount for employees and 0r/

Job summary

Western Kentucky University seeks a part-time instructor to teach 2-3 sections of first-year Spanish at the main campus in Bowling Green. Day or evening slots will be available two to three days a week.

Qualifications include a master's with 18 graduate hours in Spanish, native or near-native Spanish and English, strong teaching ability, and proficiency with instructional technology. WKU offers benefits and a supportive campus community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Spanish.
• Evidence of excellent teaching ability.
• Native or near-native abilities in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-3 sections of first year Spanish.
• Schedule day or evening time slots.
• Teaching will occur at the main campus in Bowling Green.

Skills

Excellent teaching ability

Technology in instruction

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Spanish

Job description

Faculty (Part-time) - Instructors of Spanish

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.
Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.
Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.
Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about .

Job Description:

The Department of Modern Languages is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach 2-3 sections of first year Spanish. Day or evening time slots meeting two or three days a week. Teaching will occur at the main campus in Bowling Green.

Requirements:

A master's degree with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in Spanish; evidence of excellent teaching ability; effective use of technology in instruction; a commitment to beginning and intermediate instruction; native or near-native abilities in Spanish and English.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.