The Department of World Languages is accepting applications for a Part-Time Lecturer to teach Beginning Swahili I Winter Semester 2025. All 4 language skills plus grammar and vocabulary. If the course is successful, they will be asked to teach two sections in the Fall 2025 semester.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching may include a number of particular obligations which employees are expected to fulfill, including but not limited to: meeting with students during and outside of assigned classes, assessing student work and performance, preparing syllabi and course materials, providing copies of syllabi and course materials to their supervisor on request, and assigning and submitting grades in accordance with established Eastern Michigan University schedules.
Perform related departmental duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in related field. Training and experience in language teaching required. Knowledge of Swahili at an OPI Advanced Low level. Will use a syllabus and textbooks provided by the grant PI.
Special Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.
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