Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Adjunct, Languages and Linguistics
Saint Joseph’s University
in Philadelphia, PA

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Adjunct/Part-Time

Posted:

06/09/2025

Category:

Foreign Languages and Literatures; +1

Linguistics Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Department of Languages and Linguistics at Saint Joseph’s University has a need for high 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.

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
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 Evaluations
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.
Saint Joseph’s acknowledges the dignity of the individual and commits itself to promoting awareness of and sensitivity to human differences. We recognize that the contributions made by diverse groups serve to benefit the personal, academic, and professional growth of all members of the community.
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