Farsi Language Instructor (Limited Term)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Arizona Language Training Center (LTC) is hiring limited-term adjunct instructors to teach intensive Farsi language courses on the Tucson campus. The program is funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office and emphasizes DLPT/ILR aligned materials and instructor development.

Rank: Adjunct Instructor; Part Time (.24–0.49 FTE) with a per-course rate of $3,000–$13,500. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Farsi.
• Prior experience in teaching language courses.

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.
• Submit lesson plans and course/teaching materials to LTC Program Manager for teaching material archive.
• Communicate with center directors and LTC staff as needed.
• Provide feedback to Program Manager/Executive Director on course(s).
• Additional duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Farsi fluency

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Arizona Language Training Center (LTC) is hiring limited-term adjunct instructors to teach intensive Farsi language courses on the Tucson campus. The program is funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office and emphasizes DLPT/ILR aligned materials and instructor development.

Rank: Adjunct Instructor; Part Time (.24–0.49 FTE) with a per-course rate of $3,000–$13,500. Visa sponsorship is not available.