Adjunct Faculty, Foreign Language (Russian)

About the role

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. The position is located in the Liberal Arts & Sciences department at the Metropolitan Campus and reports to the Associate Dean.

The work schedule will be determined based on business unit needs, with classes potentially offered during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Applicants should indicate their availability when applying for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of courses in Russian language, literature, and culture
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Attend periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College relative to teaching duties and training and development

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Russian; or master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate-level course hours in Russian
• Advanced communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Russian
• Teaching experience

Pay

The set rate of pay is $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU).