Farsi Language Instructor (Adjunct) - Short-Term

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The University of Arizona Language Training Center (LTC) is hiring Limited Term Adjunct Instructors for short-term intensive Farsi language courses. Instructors will prepare lesson plans, develop curricula, and communicate with students under the supervision of LTC staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and native or near-native Farsi, with prior language teaching experience. This position is part-time with per-course compensation and no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in the Farsi language.
• Prior experience in teaching language courses.
• Terminal degree in Farsi language pedagogy, second/foreign language education, applied linguistics, or other relevant field.
• Prior experience in curriculum development.
• Prior experience in teaching beginner through advanced intensive language courses and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct sessions according to approved curriculum.
• Attend pre-course meetings with Program Manager/Executive Director.
• Understand Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and ILR score levels.
• Develop the course(s) curriculum and lesson plans with authentic reading and listening materials.
• Build, update curriculum and course materials.
• Answer student emails and communicate regularly with students.
• Provide communication and feedback to students throughout the course.
• Submit lesson plans and course/teaching materials to LTC Program Manager for teaching material archive.
• Communicate and/or meet with center directors, other instructors in the same teaching team, and LTC staff as needed.
• Provide feedback to Program Manager/Executive Director on course(s) as needed.

Skills

Farsi fluency

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Arizona Language Training Center (LTC) is hiring Limited Term Adjunct Instructors for short-term intensive Farsi language courses. Instructors will prepare lesson plans, develop curricula, and communicate with students under the supervision of LTC staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and native or near-native Farsi, with prior language teaching experience. This position is part-time with per-course compensation and no visa sponsorship.