Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Korean) (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona Language Training Center invites applications for three part-time Limited Term Adjunct Instructor positions to teach short-term, intensive Korean language courses. This role is funded by the DLNSEO and involves teaching, lesson planning, and curriculum development at the Tucson Campus.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a related field, native or near-native Korean fluency, and prior language-teaching experience. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Korean.
• Experience teaching language courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct sessions according to approved curriculum.
• Attend pre-course meetings with the Program Manager and/or Executive Director.
• Develop course curricula and lesson plans with authentic materials.
• Build and update curriculum and course materials.
• Provide regular communication and feedback to students throughout the course.

Skills

Korean language

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in related field

Native or near-native fluency in Korean

Job description

Posting Number req26761

Department Humanities Administration

Department Website Link https://ltc.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Language Training Center (LTC) invites applications for three part-time Limited Term Adjunct Instructor positions to teach short-term, intensive Korean language courses. These positions are funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office. The LTC offers language instruction, certification, and advanced training in multiple strategic languages.

Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities and inspire on campus and throughout the world a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct sessions according to approved curriculum.


• Attend pre-course meetings with the Program Manager and/or Executive Director.


• Understand Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) score levels.


• Develop course curricula and lesson plans with authentic reading and listening materials.


• Build and update curriculum and course materials.


• Answer student emails and communicate regularly with students.


• Provide regular communication and feedback to students throughout the course.


• Submit lesson plans and course/teaching materials to the LTC Program Manager for the teaching materials archive.


• Communicate and/or meet with center directors, other instructors on the same teaching team, and LTC staff as needed.


• Provide feedback to the Program Manager and/or Executive Director on course(s) as needed.


• Perform additional duties as required by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.


• Native or near-native fluency in the Korean language.


• Experience teaching language courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Korean language pedagogy, second/foreign language education, applied linguistics, or another relevant field.


• Experience in curriculum development.


• Experience teaching beginner through advanced intensive language courses and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Rank Instructor

Tenure Information Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 9.6–19.6

Job FTE .24–.49

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Faculty

Benefits Eligible No Benefits

Rate of Pay $3,000–$13,500

Compensation Type Per Course

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 3

Target Hire Date 8/24/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Gerald \"GT\" Russell
Program Manager, Language Training Center
[e-mail]

Open Date 8/11/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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