"Adjunct Faculty, Foreign Language, Japanese"

Adjunct Faculty, Foreign Language, Japanese

Company: La Salle University

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Category: Foreign Languages and Literatures

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Department: 211810 - Global Languages,Literature&Perspec and Art

Position Summary

The Department of Global Languages, Literatures, and Perspectives on our main campus is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach elementary Japanese courses.

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 Japanese or related field.
• Native or near native fluency in Japanese and English
• Able to teach fall, spring or summer

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Japanese or related field.
• Experience in teaching college level Japanese.
• Experience using technology is a plus

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

None

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.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Basis: Salary

Position Group: Faculty

Application Open Date: 03/14/2023

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