Adjunct Instructor - UAA Department of Languages

The UAA College of Arts and Sciences is recruiting qualified applicants for its pool of part-time adjunct instructors in Languages. We offer elementary and intermediate-level courses in American Sign Language, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. We are seeking applicants who possess a desire to help students succeed in reaching their goals. Applicants must be available to work within Alaska during the length of the assignment. No relocation expenses will be paid for adjunct instruction. Join us and help turn student aspirations into reality!

Adequate language and teaching skills are necessary for this position. The successful candidate will have knowledge of accepted instruction methods and be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. The successful candidate will have public speaking skills.

Demonstrable skills in teaching the target language at the lower-division level; sensitivity to a diverse student population; ability to provide a strong pedagogical foundation to classes of 20-30 students; familiarity with the integration of technology into the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content. Successful candidates must have a master's degree is the minimum educational qualification. Knowledge of second-language acquisition and teaching methodologies is highly desirable. Candidates are expected to abide by all departmental, college, and University principles.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a part-time, adjunct represented temporary position. New hires will be placed on the adjunct salary scheduled as outline in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience. 

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

Applicants should be prepared to attached the following documents as part of their application:

1) Cover Letter

2) Comprehensive Curriculum Vita

3) Contact information for three professional references (name, phone numbers and/or email address)

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

The position is represented by United Academics - Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/ALF-CIO

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at View phone number on careers.alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Anita Franciosi at View email address on careers.alaska.edu.

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