The University of Southern Maine’s Department of Linguistics is seeking applicants for the position of part-time instructor to teach French, Italian, and Audiology courses.

The Department of Linguistics (https://usm.maine.edu/department-linguistics/) is an undergraduate program within the College of Science, Technology and Health. Linguistics students can major in general linguistics or in a number of concentrations. We also offer several minors.

Information on our programs, as well as the list of courses and descriptions is here (https://usm.maine.edu/department-linguistics/academic-programs/) .

We are seeking student-focused instructors who will have full responsibility for course delivery and grading.

Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior teaching experience. In addition, USM employees can use their USM Card to access the library, Cigna Employee Assistance Plan, and fitness center(s). USM also offers part-time faculty the opportunity for development frequently through our Center for Collaboration and Development (CCD) and the chance to get an online teaching certification and training through CTEL, in addition to other developmental opportunities open to all staff throughout the year.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is located in the intellectual, cultural, and economic heart of Maine. Over 60 languages are spoken within an hour’s drive of our three campuses in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. USM’s three environmentally friendly campuses are unique, yet all share the extensive resources of the university — and all are energized through strong community partnerships. Offering easy access to Boston, plus the ocean, mountains, and forests of coastal, inland, and northern Maine, USM is at the heart of Maine's most exciting metropolitan region. Our faculty are dedicated researchers and experts in their fields, including multiple recipients of national grants, awards, and fellowships and state, national, and global partnerships are steps from our campuses.

Qualifications differ depending on the area. They are:

Speech/language pathology foundation courses: Master’s degree or doctorate in Speech/Language Pathology or Audiology.

Spoken languages at the 100-level, 200-level, and 300: Native or near-native fluency in the language and Master’s degree in a discipline related to the language (except as supervised co-instructors in a local community language).

FRENCH: Master's or Ph.D. in a discipline related to the language, graduate coursework in linguistics, fluency in French/Spanish, and experience teaching in the language at the undergraduate level.

FRENCH: Master’s or Ph.D. in Linguistics, research or course work in French/Spanish linguistics, fluency in French/Spanish, ability to teach linguistics in French/Spanish, and experience teaching linguistics courses at the undergraduate level.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Career Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter (may be in video form) that clearly states how your research, teaching interests and background articulate with the expectations stated above. Please confirm in your cover letter if you are interested in teaching online or in person courses.

• Resume/CV

• Names and contact information of three references who are well acquainted with your work and who are prepared to comment on your suitability for the position we are offering.

These positions will remain open until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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