Adjunct /Part-time Faculty of Spanish at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job summary:

The successful candidates will report to the Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). The incumbent will be expected to teach, research, and engage in community service.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:

• Teach at the undergraduate/graduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• PhD in the core areas above
• Requisite skills in the use of technology in teaching

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
• Ethical and professional conduct
• Managing ambiguity and emotions
• Managing technological change
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent listening and mediation skills
• Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research writing skills