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University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma

Adjunct Instructor of Beginning Persian

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Norman, OK (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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What they do

A Bilingual, ESL, or Language Teacher teaches foreign languages to students in elementary to secondary schools. This includes English as a second language. Common foreign languages which are taught are Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.

$64,088 / year median in Oklahoma

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Job Description

Adjunct Instructor of Beginning Persian Adjunct Instructor of Beginning Persian

Company:

University of Oklahoma

Job Location:

Norman, Oklahoma

Category:

World Languages and Literatures

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus:

David L.

Boren College of International Studies Description:

The School of International Studies at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach Beginning Persian on the Norman campus. The successful candidate will teach an introductory Persian language course designed for students with little or no prior background in Persian. The course meets Monday through Friday for 50 minutes each day. Classes will meet in person Monday through Thursday on the Norman campus, with Friday sessions held virtually via Zoom. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering engaging daily lessons, teaching beginning-level Persian language skills, supporting students' development in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural competency, assessing student progress, maintaining course records, and communicating regularly with students and the program coordinator. Questions about the position may be directed to: Dr. Mina Raminsabet University of Oklahoma

Email:

mramin@ou.edu

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications Applicants must have: Native or near-native proficiency in Persian Strong command of English Experience teaching Persian or another language Ability to teach in person on the Norman campus Monday through Thursday and virtually via Zoom on Fridays Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to applicants who have: A university degree in Persian, language pedagogy, applied linguistics, Middle Eastern/Iranian studies, second-language acquisition, or a related field Experience teaching Beginning Persian at the university level Familiarity with communicative and proficiency-oriented language teaching Experience using Canvas or another learning management system HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.