About this opportunity
Benedictine University lists this Adjunct Lecturer - Linguistics opportunity in lisle, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Adjunct Lecturer - Linguistics
Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by theCatholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees whowill contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shapelives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth,welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.
Position
Adjunct Lecturer
Department
Department of Languages and Literature
Classification
Part-time, Non-benefit eligible
Rate
$1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.
Brief Overview of Duties
The Department of Languages and Literature inthe Daniel L. Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts invites applications for anAdjunct Lecturer in Linguistics.
The preferred candidate will have a terminaldegree in linguistics, applied linguistics, or a closely associated field. TESOL experience with adultsin an academic setting and willingness to travel to teach are essential.
The position involves teaching in the MA inLinguistics program (TESOL Concentration), which is currently offered to yearly cohorts ofexperienced Vietnamese teachers entirely in English in both face-to-face and hybrid modes. No knowledge ofVietnamese is required, but willingness to engage with Vietnamese colleagues in English is partof the job. Supervision of graduate students’ thesis research and evaluation of theses may be required, andthe ability to teach basic qualitative and quantitative research methods is essential.
The successful candidate must be prepared totravel to Vietnam to teach face-to-face for 2-4 weeks each year, typically in late summer but possibly atother times, and to complete the teaching of some courses online. Travel expenses (airfare, hotel,insurance, visa processing, per diem for meals and incidentals as well as transportation to and from airport)will be covered by Benedictine University. We currently anticipate that the successful candidate will be asked toteach two or three courses (8-12 contact hours) per year depending on enrollment and program need.
Candidates need not reside in the Chicagometropolitan area. Applications from any citizen or permanent resident authorized to work in the U.S. regardless ofdomestic or international domicile will be accepted.
For further information, please contact Dr. StevenDay, Director of Asia Programs ( ).
Required Qualifications
Doctoral or Master’s degree and experience in relevant area required.
Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.
Physical Requirements
Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talkor hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands totouch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability tooccasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Use of computer screen, phone andcustomer service. May require bending, or sitting for longperiods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception andability to adjust focus. The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols is required.
Training
As a University employee you arerequired to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training tofulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or inperson. Employees must complete all trainings required by BenedictineUniversity.
Part-Time Employee Benefits Package
We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:
Paid Time Off (PTO) : Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
Retirement Plans : Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
Mental Health Support : Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) : Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educationalpolicies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic andother University administered programs or employment practices on the basis ofrace, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability,military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to BenedictineUniversity include constitutional and statutory protections of the University'srights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training andcompensation.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verifyidentity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete therequired employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Thefollowing of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.
Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Worksite address
lisle, IL, 60532, US
Who can apply
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