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Old Dominion University

Adjunct Instructor in World Languages and Cultures

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A Language / Literature Professor teaches languages and leads literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,738 / year median in Virginia

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Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Adjunct Instructor in World Languages and Cultures Department
WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES
Position Number PT0130 Job Description The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks part-time instructors in the following subject areas: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and World Cultural Studies. Those selected will be hired as part of an adjunct pool, which will be utilized as needed based on which courses are in need of coverage. We tend to have the greatest need for instructors who can teach daytime, on-campus courses between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Position Type Part-Time Type of Recruitment General Public Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications Masters in the subject to be taught. Or Masters in a related field with 18 graduate credit hours taken in the language to be taught.
For World Cultural Studies:
Masters in a language or a related field: international studies, literature, film, etc. Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities Experience teaching at the college or high school level Preferred Qualifications Masters or PhD Conditions of Employment Location Norfolk, VA Job Open Date 05/19/2026 Application Review Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Instructions Interested candidates should attach the following with their online application: A cover letter detailing teaching experience, pedagogical methodology, approach to teaching a diverse student body. A curriculum vitae. Unofficial graduate transcripts. Contact information for 2 professional references. If your application progresses in the search, the application site will contact individuals. Applications are being taken on a rolling basis. Telework Friendly No Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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Virginia.gov Old Dominion University website Virginia Pilot (website or print) Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print) Academic Keys Other If you selected 'Other,' how did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question) • Are you currently employed by, or have previously been employed by, Old Dominion University or Eastern Virginia Medical Center? Yes No If yes, provide dates of employment. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Contact Information for Professional References Optional Documents