Adjunct Instructor of Spanish, Language, Literature, Writing

PRIMARY DUTY: Teach on campus or online Spanish language courses as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teach one or more sections of Spanish language courses

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: MA in Spanish or equivalent
Experience: Successful teaching experience at the college level required

WORKING CONDITIONS: Collegial, team-based, modern academic environment with individual faculty offices (Internet access)

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Faculty are issued a personal laptop; classrooms are technology-enhanced (document stations, video equipment, Internet access)
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom functions

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 7,200 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, names Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $7,200 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

COLLEGE: The College of Arts and Sciences is one of three academic colleges at Northwest. Comprised of five departments and 16 academic areas, the College offers 104 different major and minor programs. The College is the home of Northwest's General Education program and serves all students across campus, regardless of their major. For more information visit our website at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/academics/arts/index.htm.

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Language, Literature, and Writing at Northwest is an energetic, diverse community of teacher-scholars. Among us are creative writers, literary scholars, English education and composition specialists, as well as Spanish scholars. What do we have in common? We love to read, to write and to think and speak about the various cultures that comprise our world. We're dedicated to enhancing our students' critical thinking and communication abilities as well as their imaginative lives.

SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing to create a pool of applicants

DATE AVAILABLE: Pool of applicants will be created and used as needed

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below in order for them to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter of application, vita, unofficial transcripts, and list of three references.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO: Dr. Robin Gallaher, Chair, Department of Language, Literature, and Writing, Colden Hall, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468

This position is not eligible for benefits.