Summer Foreign Language Instructor

Weber State University

  • Ogden, UT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
WSU's Commitment to DiversityWeber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).Position InformationPosition Title Summer Foreign Language Instructor
Requisition Number H01110P
Position Category Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 16-24
Months per year 2
Alternate work schedule8:00am - 12:00pm (approximately) M-TH, with opportunities to provide students extra support through teaching electives in the afternoons.
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate $15
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic FunctionInstruct Upward Bound students in grades 9-11 during a five-week summer academic program in a
foreign language. Design and implement a curriculum that engages students and teaches them
conversational basics in a foreign language, as well as the culture of the countries where that language is spoken. This will be an on-site teaching experience at the Weber State Ogden campus, 4-7 hours per day, 4 days per week, June 12 - July 14.
Required QualificationsCompletion of at least the sophomore year in a post-secondary institution with a major in a pertinent discipline or evidence of equivalent instructional knowledge and/or experience.
Preferred QualificationsExperience and/or knowledge of the special problems of the minority, low income, first generation, and physically disabled students.Experience in tutoring, mentoring, and/or community service with high school level students.Seeking applicants with:
B.A./B.S. in the pertinent disciplineA graduate of TRiO program or experience in overcoming the challenges and/or circumstances similar to those of the target population.
Background Check? YesPosting Detail InformationJob Open Date 05/16/2024
Review Date 05/18/2024
Job Close Date 06/16/2024
Open Until Filled
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Notes to ApplicantTo apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, the contact information for three references, and a cover letter.If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.The screening of applicants will begin immediately.Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.ADA Essential Job FunctionADA Essential Job FunctionPhysical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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