Lecturer in Linguistics

University of Chicago

Institution: University of Chicago, Department of Linguistics
Location: Likely virtual (online teaching possible)
Position Type: Part-time Lecturer
Salary: At least $8,883 per course (no benefits)
Application Portal: Interfolio link
Deadline: Rolling until filled

Position Overview

  • Teach part-time Swahili language courses, possibly online.
  • Emphasis on interactive, communicative teaching methods.
  • Design and maintain course Canvas site.
  • Grade assignments, prepare exams, hold office hours.
  • Respond promptly to students, colleagues, and supervisors.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent.
  • Native speaker of Swahili or superior proficiency (ACTFL standards).
  • Ability to teach Swahili curriculum.

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree in second language pedagogy/acquisition.
  • College-level Swahili teaching experience.

Application Materials

Required:

  1. CV
  2. Cover letter addressing professional/teaching experience and pedagogy
  3. Names/contact info of three references

Optional:

  • Course syllabi
  • Course evaluations

Notes:

  • Complete applications are necessary; additional materials may be requested after review.
  • Position contingent on budget approval.

Contact: Catherine Baumann, ccbauman@uchicago.edu

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