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**Adjunct Instructor - Spanish (On-campus)**
**Job no:** 492616
**Work type:** Adjunct
**Location:** St. Louis, MO
**Categories:** College of Arts & Sciences, Adjunct
**Posting Details**
**Job Summary/Basic Function**
In keeping with our mission and vision statement, Maryville actively seeks adjunct faculty members who are experts in their fields and have a passion for teaching. Adjunct faculty are an integral part of the Universitys learning community and teach courses on campus. The successful candidate must be committed to fostering a welcoming environment for a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
The College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications to fill an immediate on-ground need this Spring 2022 for an academically/professionally qualified adjunct faculty member to teach Spanish language undergraduate courses on campus in Spanish 101 and/or Spanish 102.
**Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:**
Teach assigned course as specified in the schedule and course contract.
Participate in welcome orientation to become familiar with the Universitys mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas (Learning Management System).
Prepare essential learning objectives, lesson plans, and assignments. Develop course syllabus.
Clearly communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments and deadlines.
Employ a variety of teaching styles in order to effectively deliver course content demonstrating both academic and real-world applications of concepts covered.
Encourage active learning through discussion topics, class assignments, group projects, etc.
Provide feedback and grade assignments in a timely and thorough manner (with 24-36 hrs.).
Establish office hours to provide additional assistance with student questions/concerns.
Report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in the course.
Additional duties as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Masters degree in Spanish or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Doctorate with at least 15 graduate hours in Spanish from a regionally accredited institution
Teaching experience and relevant experience in the field
**Physical Demands**
**Open Until Filled**
Yes
**Special Instructions to Applicants**
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
**Advertised:** December 21, 2021
**Applications close:** Open until filled
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