Adjunct - Swahili Language Instructor at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Adjunct - Swahili Language Instructor

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:2021779FPosition Title:Adjunct - Swahili Language InstructorPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:part-time/9-monthsDepartment:317-Dept of Global Interdisciplinary StudiesPosition Summary:Villanova University invites applications for adjunct teaching positions in Swahili language for undergraduate courses only. The specific courses involved are beginner Swahili and the expectation to grow to higher levels of the language. The applicant must be committed to excellence in the teaching of Swahili language.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.Duties and Responsibilities:Teach Swahili language through lectures and drills.Minimum Qualifications:Advanced degree and proficiency in Swahili or a closely related discipline is required and/or experience suitable for course instruction.Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in teaching Swahili preferred.

Record of excellence in teaching.Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:The Global Interdisciplinary Studies Department will accept applications throughout the year. When a teaching vacancy arises, we will consider the submitted applications in an effort to staff the course. However, this is a new language program in our Department which we hope to build to advanced levels of proficiency. Excellence in teaching and sustained student interest will ensure continued offering of the course(s).

All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and complete a faculty profile.

Online applications must include:
1. A current and complete resume/curriculum vitae.
2. A cover letter or letter of interest. The letter should include the following three pieces of information: a) the type of courses the applicant is interested in teaching; b) the time period during which the applicant expects to be available; c) the names and the contact information of three references.
3. Applications must include contact information for 2-3 references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
If the applicant wishes to submit any other supporting documents, they may submit them online in conjunction with the application.Posting Date:02/19/2021Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: This adjunct position falls within the salary range of $1,160.00 – $2,230.00 per credit/contact hour. The final compensation will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s educational qualifications, course type (drill, lab, lecture), course level (undergraduate or graduate), and market benchmarks.Salary Band:Job Classification:facultyReferences Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed2Maximum Number of References Needed3Supplemental Questions

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Documents needed to complete your application:Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)
2. Transcripts
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Summary of Teaching Evaluations
5. Statement of Contribution to Mission