Modern Languages, Arabic - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma is seeking candidates for part-time adjunct faculty positions to create a pool of applicants. These roles involve teaching classes, mentoring students, and evaluating performance. Applicants must hold at least a master's degree in the relevant field and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferably, candidates should have higher education teaching experience. Adjunct faculty will contribute to the educational philosophy and goals of the University and participate in yearly training.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the specified field is required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Higher-education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and mentor students.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain records.
• Attend yearly training sessions.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in the relevant field

Job description

Position Overview

Adjunct positions at UCO are part‑time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct faculty members provide quality learning experience for students and support the educational philosophy, mission, and long‑term goals of the University of Central Oklahoma, the College of Liberal Arts, and the hiring department. Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Adjunct faculty members work in a collaborative manner with full‑ and part‑time colleagues and adhere to all the policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Possesses excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

Higher‑education teaching experience preferred. If academic degrees are not specifically related to the Arabic language, then teaching experience must demonstrate the ability to teach beginning language.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Adjunct instructors are required to attend yearly training session(s) and coordinate with the department faculty to achieve course continuity, assessment, and quality as required.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.