Adjunct Faculty - Latino Studies

Saint Xavier University
United States, Illinois, Chicago
3700 West 103rd Street (Show on map)
Nov 07, 2024
Summary The Latino Studies Program, housed within the Division of Social Sciences, at Saint Xavier University, invites applications for the ongoing pool of part-time adjunct faculty teaching in the undergraduate Latino Studies minor program. The division is looking to create a pool of adjuncts who could contribute to courses routinely offered by the minor, and therefore could include: Introduction to Latino Studies and electives in the applicant's area of expertise and interest. We are looking for applicants who are able to teach face-to-face or online courses. Qualifications Doctorate preferred; Master's degree acceptable Evidence of effective teaching experience Teaching training Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae, which specifies undergraduate Latino Studies courses taught, and separately, undergraduate Latino Studies courses qualified to teach, and teaching training. Each file should be labeled with the last name first (e.g., Lastname_CV.docx). Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. References will be contacted later to submit letters of recommendation. Questions about the position or institution can be directed to Dr. Angela Pirlott, Director of Social Sciences and search committee chair, at pirlott@sxu.edu. Deadline Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Additional Expectations We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University. Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.