"Adjunct - Japanese Language Instructor"

Adjunct - Japanese Language Instructor

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085

Category: World Languages and Literatures

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: 20241128F

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: part-time/9-months

Department: 317-Dept of Global Interdisciplinary Studies

Position Summary

Villanova University invites applications for adjunct teaching position in Japanese language for undergraduate courses only. We are looking for a drill instructor in our Beginner and Intermediate levels. The applicant must be committed to excellence in the teaching of Japanese.

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

Teaching and related duties will vary with the specific course(s) being taught.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Japanese or a closely related discipline is required.
• Must have experience teaching Japanese at least up to Intermediate level.
• The applicant must be committed to excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience preferred-at least, two years of post-secondary teaching in a related field.
• In fall 2024, candidate must be available to teach drill sections of Beginner and Intermediate Japanese on Monday 8:30am to 1:40pm. The schedule may be restructured in subsequent semesters.

Special Message to Applicants

The Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies will accept applications throughout the year. When a teaching vacancy arises, we will consider the submitted applications in an effort to staff the course. 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.

If the applicant wishes to submit any other supporting documents, they may submit them online in conjunction with the application.

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.

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