Adjunct Lecturer - LING 104A

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Department of Linguistics invites you to apply to the role of Adjunct Lecturer. In this role you will teach LING / AIS 104A First year Dine Bizaad (Navajo Language) (First semester of the language sequence).

The Department of Linguistics at University of Arizona offers undergraduate and graduate programs in linguistics, human language technology, and Native American linguistics, with faculty expertise spanning a wide range of subfields and languages. The department is dedicated to advancing the scientific study of language through excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and community engagement. Students are prepared for careers in academia, industry, and community-based work through rigorous training, interdisciplinary methodologies, and access to specialized laboratory facilities.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach LING/AIS 104A, first-semester university level Dine Bizaad (Navajo language) courses, including practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Design materials for this class, and develop an appropriate teaching methodology for the class.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluent speaker of Navajo, background in Linguistics or related area (ie: American Indian Studies)
• Masters Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Dine Bizaad teaching experience
• Ph.D

Rank: Lecturer

Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8

Job FTE: 0.20

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $6,500

Compensation Type: Per Course

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Natasha Warner
Nwarner@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter