Modern Languages, Potawatomi Language - Adjunct

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); Remote; USD 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional university seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach the Potawatomi language online. This part-time position offers 4-8 hours of work per week and requires at least a master's degree. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position is a pool recruitment for potential teaching opportunities in the Fall 2022 semester, with duties including mentoring and evaluating students while adhering to university policies.

Qualifications

• Possesses at least a master's degree or equivalent qualifications in the field specified in the position announcement.
• Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality learning experiences for students.
• Teaches and mentors students, evaluates performance, and maintains records.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and attends faculty meetings.
• Maintains compliance with policies in the Faculty and Employee Handbooks.
• Supports online course delivery and campus community expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Position Overview:

Adjunct Faculty provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean or chair and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities promptly and per the mission, policies, and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of the teacher and facilitator of learning. The general schedule for this position is 4-8 hours a week and the expected wage range is commensurate with credentials and experience.

Note: 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.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Central Oklahoma seeks to hire a Modern Language adjunct to teach the Potawatomi language. This course will be offered in Fall 2022. This course will be offered as an online course.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

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

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university, the mission and long-term goals of the University. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Physical Demands:

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