AYAdjunct Instructor of Vietnamese

AY23‑24 Adjunct Instructor of Vietnamese

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Position Details

• Working Title:
  
  AY23‑24 Adjunct Instructor of Vietnamese
• Position Number: D97751‑00
• Start Date:
  
  12/16/2023
• Department:
  World Languages and Literatures
• Representation: AP – AFT, Local 3571
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level

Position Summary

The Department of World Languages and Literatures prepares students for the global community, offering instruction in numerous languages including Vietnamese. The Vietnamese program offers 3 sections of first‑/second‑year courses, serving approximately 20 students per quarter. This part‑time adjunct instructor will teach first‑/second‑year Vietnamese courses; the position is renewable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach first‑ and second‑year Vietnamese courses (102/202 in winter and 103/203 in spring).
• Maintain a minimum of 2 hours of office hours per week.
• Schedule office hours during the term(s) they teach and be available by appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Two years of teaching Vietnamese at the college level.
• Native or near‑native fluency in Vietnamese and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creates an inclusive learning environment acknowledging differences.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully across diverse cultural contexts.
• Seeks opportunities to work in multicultural settings with a willingness to improve.
• Adheres to PSU policies on discrimination, harassment, and professional conduct.

Required Professional Standards of Conduct

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive environment. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Compensation

Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour in accordance with the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Instructions

Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae. Optional Documents:
Cover Letter, Statement of Teaching Interest. No background check required.