What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Faculty- Modern Greek Studies position at Loyola Marymount University and Careers?
The Caloyeras Center is seeking part-time faculty to teach interdisciplinary courses in Modern Greek History, Society, and Culture (1-2 courses per semester; four credit hours per course per semester).
Faculty are empowered to positively contribute to our students' educational experience, are encouraged to continually seek professional and personal development, and are inspired to make a difference each day in the lives of our students.
Part-time faculty/ lecturers will instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment consistent with the university's mission; provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the job market; encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development.
Key Job Elements :
Develop course syllabus based on the program's course descriptions
Deliver learning-centered instruction and hold regular office hours as stipulated in the faculty standards
Conduct assessments of student and program learning outcomes
Attend department meetings as requested
Schedule Information: Days/evenings depending upon course schedule
Qualifications: M.A. in Modern Greek Studies / Modern Greek History / European History with a specialization in Modern Greece is required; Ph.D in Modern Greek Studies / Modern Greek History is highly preferred; at least two years teaching experience at the university level.
Please submit: Curriculum Vitae; Cover Letter; Statement of Teaching; Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance LMU's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. (Optional)
References – 2 references required (contact information only)
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Please send questions to the Director of the Caloyeras Center, Dr. Christina Bogdanou, at moderngreekstudies@lmu.edu
Minimum salary is $2,517 per unit taught.
Faculty Regular Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)Salary : $2,517