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Position Overview
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Spanish
Department
211810 - Global Languages,Literature&Perspec and Art
Position Description/Posting Details
Posting Number
A0048P
Position Summary
The Department of Global Languages, Literatures, and Perspectives on our main campus is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach Spanish courses. In addition to courses directed towards students learning Spanish as a second language during the day, we are also recruiting instructors to teach (SPN 203, 204, and/or 480) for our heritage speakers in BUSCA, our associate degree program at night.
Essential Duties
- Prepare meaningful lectures and class activities for the full duration of the published class time for each class period according to academic calendar.
- Create a syllabus that meets the Provost’s Syllabus Checklist requirements.
- Create assessment activities that support the stated learning outcomes for the course.
- Address student questions in a timely and helpful manner.
- Use Canvas and other technology to enhance student learning.
- Support and follow University policies and procedures as well as those for the department.
- Attend faculty meetings.
- Submit grades and materials for assessment projects on or before stated deadlines.
- Communicate student concerns with personnel in the department.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Spanish, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Education, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Spanish, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Education, or related field.
- Experience or training in teaching Spanish. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with heritage speakers for our courses offered to heritage speakers.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
- If hired for BUSCA, instructors must be available to teach from approximately 6:00-9:15 PM as it is a program for evening students.
Special Instructions to Applicant
This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.
La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
HR/Comp
Compensation Information
Position Classification
Part-Time, Semesterly Basis
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Pay Basis
Salary
Position Group
Faculty
Posting Information
Application Open Date
10/27/2022
Application Close Date
Application Open To
Internal and External Applicants