Adjunct Professor

* This is a pool posting; applications will be held onto for two years.

Seton Hall University seeks applicants for adjunct professor positions in Arabic, Chinese, Classics-Greek-Latin, French, German, italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. The positions are in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures within the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates should have a Master’s degree or higher and experience teaching languages. Teaching loads are one to two courses per semester at the elementary, intermediate, or Advanced levels. All classes are taught in person.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide high-quality, student-centered instruction across various levels.
· Design, administer and evaluate student assignments and assessments in strict alignment with departmental curriculum guidelines.
· Maintain regular communication with students and provide timely feedback on assessments.
· Manage accurate student records in Canvas and follow all deadlines for timely submission of grades.
· Coordinate periodically with full-time faculty and language program directors to ensure instructional alignment.
· Participate in Department events as needed.

Specific duties and schedule depend on the course. Most courses meet twice a week with one to two office hours. Adjunct faculty also have the opportunity to provide some paid hours of tutoring each week.

Required Qualifications:

· Master's degree or higher
· Fluency in the language taught
· Experience teaching languages
· Legal status to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications:

· Degree in Applied Linguistics preferred, but not required
· Experience with communicative and task-based teaching methodologies
· Familiarity with ACTFL Guidelines
· Ability to incorporate technology into instruction and provide a well-rounded, interactive learning experience for students

Salary Range:

Minimum pay is $1230 per credit for those without a terminal degree and $1332.50 per credit for those with a terminal degree.

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information: 

Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits.

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.