University of Kansas, African & African American Studies
Somali Language Course Lecturer
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Kansas, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
The Department of African & African-American Studies (AAAS) at the University of Kansas seeks a lecturer for Somali language courses for Summer 2014 and Academic year 2014-15.
The Department also has additional positions available for part-time or full-time language courses (Amharic, Arabic, Haitian, Hausa, KiSwahili, and Wolof) and non-language courses (African History, Black Popular Music, Legal Issues and the African American). The lecturer pool is renewed every two years. The Department accepts applications at any time, but normally makes appointments for the fall semester in May and June, and for the spring semester in November and December. Increases in enrollment, resignations, and emergencies may create openings that are filled just before classes begin (August and January). All appointments are contingent upon staffing needs. The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Required Qualifications:
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in resume, and (3) information provided from professional references:
- (For language courses only): Bachelor's level degree in the respective language and near-native or native command of the language OR Bachelor’s level degree in any field AND native command of the language; and knowledge of the culture where the specific language is primarily used.
- (For non-language courses only): Demonstration of knowledge of the African or African-American Studies course of interest; evidence of ability to teach the culture-specific course; bachelor's level degree and graduate work in relevant area.
For more information and to apply go http://employment.ku.edu/academic/448BR. Priority review deadline for the Somali lecturer is 4/27/14. Acceptance for other positions is ongoing. KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.
Contact: |
Lisa Brown, |
Website: | http://employment.ku.edu/academic/448BR |
Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 04/15/2014 |
Closing Date | 05/15/2014 |