Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics (Lancaster campus)

Position Title: Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics (Lancaster campus) Time Type: Part time Position Summary and Qualifications: The Department of Languages and Linguistics at Saint Joseph’s University has a need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester. Knowledge of proficiency-based teaching in modern languages is essential. Professionals with experience in college teaching will be given preference. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct 1 to 2 courses each semester on an “as needed” basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and in the evening. Courses may include the introductory, intermediate, or conversation level. These courses are taught in person on SJU's Lancaster campus. "This is a fully in-person teaching position based on campus. Online or remote instruction is not available for this role; it is "In-Person (On-Campus Only)." Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Teaching of a specified course/language Preparation of materials Providing support and guidance to students Keeping posted office hours (1 hr per course) Giving prompt, regular feedback to students about their academic performance Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically Cooperating with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program Languages offered include: French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish Secondary Duties & Responsibilities: Participate in planning and coordinating meetings Cooperating in program assessments Minimum Qualifications: Required Master’s Degree in relevant World Language, and/or closely related field Native or near-native proficiency in both the target language and in English The ability to teach classes in person on campus according to the academic schedule Preferred ABD or PhD in relevant World Language, and/or closely related field Native-level proficiency in the target language Previous teaching experience at the university level Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling Required documents to upload (please upload all three documents; incomplete applications will not receive the same consideration): Cover letter/Letter of Interest Resume/Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents: Teaching Evaluation This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Applicant Information & Disclosures Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX. Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview Please click to read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency. Adjunct instructor compensation can be found in the article. Otherwise, an estimated pay range is listed below. This position has a fixed starting rate of: $0.00 Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX. As Philadelphia’s Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. We prepare students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship. Striving to be an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares for the whole person, we encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.