LINGUIST List 23.4902
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Sun Nov 25 2012
Jobs: Multiple Languages; General Ling: Adjunct Professor, American Public University System
Editor for this issue: Sarah Fox
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Date: 21-Nov-2012
From: Human Resources <noemailsjobelephant.com>
Subject: Multiple Languages; General Linguistics: Adjunct Professor, American Public University System, West Virginia, USA
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University or Organization: American Public University System
Job Location: West Virginia, USA
Web Address: http://www.apus.edu/
Job Rank: Adjunct Professor
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics
Required Language(s): Dari (prs)
Hebrew (heb)
Kurdish, Central (ckb)
Pashto (pus)
Turkish (tur)
Urdu (urd)
Berber
Description:
American Public University System
Online Adjunct Faculty - World Languages
Synopsis of Role:
Adjunct and full-time teaching faculty share our commitment to learning, teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of practice, and scholarship. They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework as adopted by APUS for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence. They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members remain aware of discipline content intent for the courses they teach. They follow APUS guidelines, processes, and methods and are responsive to mentoring and coaching.
Areas of Fluency Required (at least one):
-Berber
-Dari
-Farsi
-Hebrew
-Kurdish
-Pashto
-Turkish
-Urdu
Required Experience:
-Master's degree in field related to Foreign Language Studies or Linguistics from a regionally accredited institution is required.
-Fluency in at least one of the languages listed above and English is required.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs required.
-College-level teaching experience is preferred.
-Online teaching experience is preferred.
-Experience using the Rosetta Stone language learning system is preferred.
Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
-Teaching excellence:
-Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
-Initiate, facilitate, interact and moderate online classroom forums.
-Be a faculty leader in your classes embracing fully the Community of Inquiry Framework of Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Social Presence.
-Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the timeframe set forth by APUS policy providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
-Comply with APUS guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online.
-Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend.
-Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
-Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills.
-Attend discipline specific and administrative meetings as scheduled.
-Maintain ‘discipline’ knowledge by participating in one’s own discipline-related professional communities.
-Support APUS initiatives and departments.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
-Remote/Online
-Sitting, extensive use of keyboard
To Apply:
See the application URL below.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with APUS!
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Application Deadline:
Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/300659
Contact Information:
Human Resources
Email: noemailsjobelephant.com
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