What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Adjunct - Spanish position at Alvernia University?
About Alvernia University:
Alvernia University is a small (about 2500 students), Liberal Arts focused university with a social justice, Franciscan Catholic mission, and a Professional/Doctoral University designation. U.S. News & World Report magazine ranks Alvernia in the top 300 for National Universities and in the top 100 for Top Performers on Social Mobility. All Alvernia University employees promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University's Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus, innovation, and mutual accountability.
Description:
The Department of the Humanities, a part of the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, seeks applications for a part-time (adjunct) position as Lecturer of World Languages in Spanish to begin Fall of 2025. Successful candidates will possess previous experience in teaching Spanish at the collegiate level. The current need is to teach Spanish for Beginners II (SPA 102) and Spanish for Health Professionals II (SPA 108). There may be a possibility to teach courses in the successful candidate’s field of expertise and interest in future semesters on a schedule that would be planned with the candidate.
Eligibility:
Applicants must hold an MA in Spanish or a closely related field.
Alvernia University is seeking candidates committed to excellence of inclusion through working with all constituents of the Alvernia community. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
To Apply:
Candidates should submit the following:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae