Adjunct Faculty in Area and Global Studies (Academic Year/Part-Time)
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Job no: 494299
Position type: FAC - Adjunct Part-Time Instructors (Semester by Semester)
Location: Allendale
Categories: Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Summary: This is a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Instructor position. We are seeking candidates to teach a range of introductory and upper-division level courses with expertise in one or more of the following areas: LatinX, ChicanX, Native American, Latin American Studies, East Asian Studies, Asian American Studies, Global Studies & Social Impact, and/or kindred fields.
Required Qualifications & Education:
- Looking for individuals with a strong interest in working with a diverse body of undergraduate students who have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- LatinX and/or ChicanX Studies, Native American/Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, East Asian Studies, Asian American Studies, Global Studies & Social Impact, and kindred fields.
- Must have completed at least 18 credits of graduate level training in the area to be taught and/or have significant tested professional experience in the subject area.
- Most courses require in-person instruction on the Allendale Campus.
- Experience and/or interest in online and/or hybrid teaching is also welcomed.
Preferred Qualifications & Education:
- Master's Degree or other, applicable advance degree.
Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: The review process will begin on May 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
How to Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now". Please submit a a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teaching in teaching undergraduate students within your area of expertise and a resume or curriculum vitae. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
Grand Valley State University has a COVID-19 Vaccine policy that requires all faculty, staff and students to be vaccinated. New hires will be expected to adhere to the policy unless they are eligible for allowable exemptions or postponement. We will require proper documentation upon hire. Up-to-date information can be found on our Lakers Together website.
The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the University.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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