AY24-25 Adjunct Instructor of Italian

Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2024 Working Title AY24-25 Adjunct Instructor of Italian Department 221000 - FLL Foreign Languages Position Number D97751-00 Representation AP - AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept The Department of World Languages and Literatures plays a central role in preparing the students of Portland State University to function in the global community. Because we believe that language is central to that ability, we offer instruction in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Norwegian, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Vietnamese. The Department is committed to teaching for proficiency. All of our language classes are designed to develop functional skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking for eventual use in a broad variety of real-world settings. Position Summary The Italian Language and Literature program is thriving in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Portland State University. The department currently offers a Minor in Italian that includes 13 courses, serving approximately 70 students per academic year, ranging from Italian Language and Culture to Literature, and Cinema. We invite applicants to join our adjunct instructor pool to teach first- and/or second-year Italian language courses. Duties and Responsibilities: Teach first- and/or second-year Italian according to the needs of the program. Post and keep office hours to be available to students outside of class. AY 24-25 Italian course offerings and schedule: Fall 2024 Italian 101 001 Monday/Wednesday 1840-2030 Italian 101 002 Tuesday/Thursday 1000-1150 Winter 2025 Italian 102 001 Monday/Wednesday 1840-2030 Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree or equivalent in a related field Two years teaching Italian at the college level Native or near-native fluency in Italian and in English Preferred Qualifications Membership to professional organizations such as AATI, MLA Professional conference attendance and presentations Key Cultural Competencies Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Required Professional Standards of Conduct At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct. Compensation Adjunct faculty members are paid per credit hour per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found at https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/academic-unions#psufa. Application Instructions Additional Information Two letters of recommendation will be requested only if you are selected as a finalist. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes