Adjunct Instructor, Ojibwe Language - Minneapolis, United States - Augsburg University

    Augsburg University
    Augsburg University Minneapolis, United States

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    Adjunct Instructor, Ojibwe Language
    Minneapolis, MN, USA
    Part-time
    Job Classification: Adjunct Faculty
    FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried/teaching/stipend)
    Department: Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
    Type of employment: Casual / on-call
    Company Description
    Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

    Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

    We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

    Job Description
    Augsburg University seeks a beginning Ojibwe language instructor starting Fall 2024, class time offering is to be determined with the Department Chair. Possibility of continuation into Spring 2025, with two subsequent yearly renewals (one course per semester). Instructor will have autonomy in designing and running the course including all pedagogical materials.

    The person filling this position will be expected to teach one section of OJB 111: Beginning Ojibwe I and OJB 112: Beginning Ojibwe II at the undergraduate level, in the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department. The appointment begins August 19, 2024.

    Upload a resumé, letter of interest detailing your teaching experience and what you bring to a language classroom, and one letter of reference. Candidates will be considered until position is filled. Augsburg University is an AA/EO employer.

    Qualifications
    BA in relevant field plus significant experience teaching Ojibwe, preferably at the college level. MA preferred.