Adjunct Faculty - Modern Languages

1 Month ago • All levels • Education

Job Summary

Job Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for Modern Languages to teach Spanish, German, Chinese, and Arabic. The role involves offering language instruction through introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses. Successful candidates will be outstanding scholars with demonstrated teaching excellence and versatility, capable of contributing creative pedagogical approaches to the existing curriculum. Applicants must have native or near-native proficiency in one of the specified languages and hold a PhD in a relevant discipline. This posting creates an applicant pool for positions that arise on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
Must have:
  • PhD in relevant discipline
  • Native or near-native language proficiency
  • Teaching excellence and versatility
  • Creative pedagogical approaches
  • Cover letter and current CV
  • Evidence of teaching experience

Job Details

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Modern Languages

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Modern Languages to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises .

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Spanish, German, Chinese, and Arabic. Modern Language faculty offer language instruction through introductory courses, intermediate classes, and advanced topic seminars.  

 

We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should possess native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, German, Chinese, or Arabic and hold a PhD in an appropriate corresponding discipline.  

Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill Modern Languages adjunct faculty positions on an as needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.  

 

Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply. 

Applicants should submit the following:

--cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience

--current c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three references

--evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,  or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.  It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinarystudents, talentedand dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environmentthat prioritizes mental health and well-being.It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.

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