Part-Time Language Instructor (POOL)

Inside Higher Ed; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A university in the southeastern United States is seeking part-time faculty to teach elementary and intermediate sections of language courses in Spanish, French, and German. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in one of the languages and proven teaching experience. The role involves teaching one to two sections each semester, both in-person and online. This position is perfect for those passionate about language education and pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in either Spanish, French, or German.
• Near-native or native fluency in one of the three languages.
• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary and intermediate language courses in Spanish, French, and German.
• Instruct usually one to two sections in a semester as needed.

Skills

Foreign language pedagogy

Teaching experience

Fluency in Spanish, French, or German

Education

Master’s degree in Spanish, French, or German

Job description

Job Summary

The International Languages and Cultures program at UWG offers courses in Spanish, French, and German. We seek part-time faculty to teach elementary and intermediate sections of our language courses in all three languages (Spanish, French, and German), usually one to two sections in a semester when needed. The preferred candidate will have documented experience in foreign language pedagogy and teaching in both in-person and online classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Instructor - 100%: Teach elementary and intermediate sections of our language courses in all three languages (Spanish, French, and German), usually one to two sections in a semester when needed.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
  • Master’s degree in either Spanish, French, or German.
  • Near-native or native fluency in one of the three languages.

Experience

• Previous teaching experience.

Contact Information

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