Instructor, Languages and Cultures; Creating Pool Anticipated

Overview

With approximately 16,000 students, NIU is one of the largest public research‑centered universities in the state of Illinois. Located in DeKalb, the campus is nestled in an affordable and growing community that is a commutable distance from both the Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas. NIU strives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations.

The Department of World Languages and Cultures is committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all our students, staff, and faculty.

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Northern Illinois University (NIU), invites applications for instructor positions to create a pool for advance and short notice hiring. These will be part or full‑time temporary instructor positions. Start dates vary based on programmatic needs.

We are seeking potential candidates to offer high‑quality teaching in American Sign Language, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish who fully embrace NIU’s mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body. Candidates must demonstrate native or near‑native fluency in the target language and should practice current foreign language teaching methodologies centered on a communicative approach.

Teaching load will be no more than 12 credit hours during fall semester and no more than 12 credit hours during spring semester; other related duties may be assigned.

• Master’s degree in the target language
• Expertise or evident potential for quality teaching in the target language at the undergraduate level.

• NIU and the Department of World Languages and Cultures value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We expect candidates to equally value these principles and to serve as active participants and allies in working toward DEI initiatives.

• Effective interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to working effectively in a collegial, multicultural environment.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in the use of instructional technology and proficiency in different teaching modalities (online/hybrid/blended).

• Typical instructional/classroom management

Anticipated Appointment

Start Date:

Start dates vary based on programmatic needs.

• Cover letter (2‑page limit and should describe the interest in the position and how the candidate’s expertise links to the department’s research and teaching mission)
• Teaching statement (2‑page limit and should describe the applicant’s undergraduate teaching interests and experiences both existing and future courses and convey the candidate’s understanding of evidence‑based teaching practices)
• Contributions to diversity statement (2‑page limit and applicants are encouraged to describe how their past, present or potential teaching and life experiences will inform their efforts to advance equity for diverse communities, including populations that are historically under‑represented or marginalized in the field, to provide a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for all students)
• Unofficial transcripts with application (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire)

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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