Lecturer in Swahili (Faculty Wage)
University of Virginia

Job Info

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The Carter G Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies Department is seeking candidates for a faculty wage Lecturer to teach a Swahili language course in the daytime, evening and or/online for the 2022-2023 academic year.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year.

For more information about the department, please visit The Carter G. Woodson Institute.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in Swahili or related field
• Native or near native fluency in Swahili
• Committed to excellence in the teaching of Swahili language.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching beginning and intermediate Swahili at the College or University level

Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:

• Teaching one course in introductory or intermediate Swahili courses in the Fall and in the Spring semester
• Preparation for on-line/distance-learning activities, syllabi, evaluation of students' work
• Maintain accurate class and other records
• Maintain office hours each week
• Work cooperatively within the Department and University community.

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs, search on R0035001, and attach:

1. Cover letter or Letter of Interest

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Official transcripts are due upon hire)

4. Summary of Teaching Evaluations

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification. (FSAKA)

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, HR Specialist, at jak8w@virginia.edu

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