Part-Time Lecturer - World Languages

San José State University - San José, California
Announcement of Position Availability
Subject to Budgetary Approval
Department of World Languages and Literatures Position: World Languages Instructor Pool
Rank: Part-time temporary (e.g., Lecturer A, Lecturer B)
Qualifications: M.A., Ph.D. or equivalent in a language or literature other than English (or related field); native or near- native competence in the language of instruction as well as English. Strong teaching skills and competence or training in second language pedagogy, and possibly technology-enhanced language learning. Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and/or other comparable experience. Languages currently taught in the Department of World Languages and Literatures: Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), French, German, Greek (classical), Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Persian/Farsi, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese.
Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in introductory to advanced foreign language (upper division literature or linguistics courses may be assigned based on qualifications and need); hold regular office hours; work cooperatively with staff, chair, and other faculty members; participate in course assessment activities; address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation.
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application Procedures: Applicants should send a letter of application detailing the specific courses and areas they are qualified to teach along with a current curriculum vitae with contact information. Wherever possible, please indicate times available for teaching assignments. Applicants should be prepared to provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation and sample of academic writing/research demonstrating competence in both the subject language/culture and English. Address all applications and inquiries to Kristine Adams, Administrative Coordinator, Department of World Languages and Literatures, San José State University, One Washington Square, CL 421, San José, CA 95192- 0091 or kristine.adams@sjsu.edu. Determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding. San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of California’s most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

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