Part-Time Faculty - Linguistics - Somali
Part-Time Faculty - Linguistics - Somali
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Job Description
The University of Southern Maines Linguistics Department is seeking part-time instructor applicants to co-teach our Somali language course for our Fall 2025 semester beginning September 1 2025.
We are seeking a student-focused instructor who will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course. Responsibilities include developing the course teaching assessing student performance and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will be provided with the course learning objectives program competencies and suggested topical outline and will be given a previous course syllabus available for reference.
Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior teaching experience. Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefitsprovided by the University of Maine System. In addition The Center for Academic Innovationprovides learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities to help faculty to create engaging programs courses and lesson plans grounded in evidence-based best practices for every modality.
The University of Southern Maineis a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland Maine area including campuses in Portland Gorham Lewiston and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing hands-on learning community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment USM is a steward of higher education helping drive the economic cultural and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM visit About Our University.
The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds including women veterans and those with differing abilities experiences and cultural perspectives.
We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.
Required Qualifications:
- Native or near-native fluency in the language and Bachelors degree in a discipline related to the language (except as supervised co-instructors in a local community language).
To apply click on the Apply Now button below or visit our USM Careers Pageand submit the following:
- Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Contact information for three professional references.
We will begin reviewing applications immediately. 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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Employment Type
Part-Time
