Adjunct Lecturer - World Languages and Cultures

Adjunct Lecturer - World Languages and Cultures Job Description The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' World Languages and Cultures department is home to numerous faculty and staff members dedicated to providing students with engaging and meaningful classes. As part of a continuous recruitment effort for part-time Adjunct Lecturers (Adjunct Instructor, NSA6), Fredonia seeks qualified candidates to teach courses on an as needed basis, consistent with the operating needs of the department. Benefits Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan for benefits eligible employees (i.e. must be compensated to teach two or more courses or the equivalent per semester to be benefits eligible); Paid leave provisions including sick leave; impressive educational benefits including one-course per semester tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid; A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will: Teach course(s) and assess learning as assigned ; Maintain office hours; Provide assessment and accreditation data; May provide academic advisement to students; May participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession; Be aware of, know, understand, and follow all university policies. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively, and in a collegial and professional manner, with students, faculty, and staff; Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated successful teaching experience; Demonstrated experience teaching with technology. Additional Information Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants. Equal Opportunity Statement AnAffirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer,Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination. Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the NewYork State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. #J-18808-Ljbffr