Adjunct - Swahili Language Instructor

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Posting Number:
2021779F

Position Title:
Adjunct - Swahili Language Instructor

Position Type:
Faculty

Location:
Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:
part-time/9-months

Department:
317-Dept of Global Interdisciplinary Studies

Position 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. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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:
02/19/2021

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:
Competetive.

Salary Band:

Job Classification:
faculty