Position Summary: Mount Mary University invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor of French to teach Traveler's French. The successful candidate will be able to teach one evening section of the course, which will be taken by fashion majors in preparation for a later trip Paris. Adjunct faculty are expected to provide high-quality instruction, maintain regular communication with students, assess student learning effectively, and collaborate with department faculty and university staff to support student success and the mission of Mount Mary University.
Primary Responsibilities:
ยท Provide high-quality instruction to students
ยท Effectively assess student learning
ยท Maintain regular communication with students using both email and Mount Mary University's LMS
ยท Collaborate with department faculty to support student success and the mission of Mount Mary University
ยท Participate in group assessment for the composition program
Skills and Experience:
ยท Familiarity with current French language pedagogy and student-centered pedagogy
ยท Experience working with students from a wide range of backgrounds, including first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and students from historically underrepresented communities
ยท Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence
ยท Experience and understanding of current issues and developments in higher education
ยท Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Qualifications:
ยท To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.
ยท A master's degree in French
ยท College-level teaching experience is preferred
Physical Demands:
ยท Must sit, walk or stand
ยท Some repetitive motion may be required
Working Conditions:
ยท Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year
ยท Complete work required within a limited time
Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic
information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values. For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity