Part-Time Language Lecturer - Classical & Modern Languages

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Kentucky is seeking part-time lecturers to teach language courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish, as well as world culture courses in English. Candidates should have near-native proficiency and at least one semester of classroom teaching experience. The successful candidates will contribute to a diverse learning environment using various teaching technologies. Applications are encouraged for those passionate about language education.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one semester of classroom teaching experience.
• Preferred to have skill in supporting a diverse student body.

Skills

Near-native proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Skill in providing quality instruction

Ability to use different learning technologies

Education

18 hours of graduate coursework in the discipline or a related field

Job description

Position Description:

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer teaching positions to teach language courses in Arabic, Chinese, Classics, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish or courses on world culture taught in English, based on qualifications.

Department:

Modern Languages-JM

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R108374

Position Description:

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer teaching positions to teach language courses in Arabic, Chinese, Classics, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish or courses on world culture taught in English, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

18 hours of graduate coursework in the discipline or a related field, near-native proficiency, at least one semester of classroom teaching experience and excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include skill in providing quality instruction and support to a diverse student body and ability to use different learning technologies to enhance student learning.

Applicants must apply on-line and attach a document containing a current vita, transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment), and names and contact information of at least three references who can speak to teaching qualifications.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the positions are filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].