VISITING INSTRUCTOR OF SWAHILI Job at The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

UVJ1RmRuVnJxbGE4Y3FtKzdlNkhIT2x0dEE9PQ==
  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

Full/Part Time Status:

Part Time

Position Description:

The Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures at The University of Iowa seeks an 87%-time Visiting Instructor of Swahili for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach introductory and intermediate language courses. The teaching load, contingent upon enrollments, is seven courses per year.

Required qualifications: M.A. with a specialization in linguistics, second language acquisition, language pedagogy, or a related field; native or near-native fluency in Swahili and English; extensive experience in teaching Swahili at the college/university level. Desirable qualifications: Evidence of excellence in undergraduate language teaching; graduate degree in linguistics; ability to teach courses in linguistics or in a language other than Swahili that is currently represented in the Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures; expertise in language pedagogy and the use of multimedia technology in SLA.

 

How to Apply:

Apply online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Refer to requisition # 75688. Applications must include the following: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.

The deadline for full consideration is August 7, 2025. Review of applications will begin on August 8, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

About Iowa:With just over 30,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation’s top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899, and an Association of American Universities member since 1909. The first public university to admit men and women on an equal basis, it is known today for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities and its world-class programs in medicine and the health sciences. Located in Iowa City, an urbanized area of 170,000 people that is widely recognized as one of the country’s most livable communities, the University offers over 200 majors.

 

Education Requirement:



  • M.A. with a specialization in linguistics, second language acquisition, language pedagogy, or a related field

Required Qualifications:



  • Native or near-native fluency in Swahili and English


  • Extensive experience in teaching Swahili at the college/university level

Desirable Qualifications:



  • Evidence of excellence in undergraduate language teaching


  • Graduate degree in linguistics


  • Ability to teach courses in linguistics or in a language other than Swahili that is currently represented in the Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures


  • Expertise in language pedagogy and the use of multimedia technology in SLA

 

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest

 

Number of References:3

 

Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.


To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

Similar Jobs

Edible Cuts

Food Safety Director Job at Edible Cuts

Food Safety Director Location Kenosha, WI : Whether it's pre-cut wholesale, retail, schools, hospitals, restaurants or hotels, Edible Cuts...  ...Technicians, Documentation Specialists, Sanitation and FSQA Managers. This position serves as the lead for product recall... 

Sapsol Technologies Inc

Entry-Level SAP MM Consultant , Remote Job at Sapsol Technologies Inc

 ...consistency. # Collaborate with technical teams to facilitate data exchange between systems. 4. Testing and Validation: # Develop and execute test scripts to validate system functionality. # Perform unit and integration testing, and work with end-users to... 

Epsilon

Principal, HR Business Partner (Director) Job at Epsilon

 ...advisor to sales executives, guiding leadership development, team effectiveness, organizational design, and talent strategy. Drive Business Outcomes: Use data, analytics, and HR insights to influence decisions, design org structures, optimize headcount planning, and... 

CRH

Purchasing Buyer Job at CRH

 ...Job ID: 512468 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North Americas leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturers portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing... 

CentiMark Corporation

CRANE OPERATOR Job at CentiMark Corporation

 ...BE A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM -- JOIN CENTIMARK! CRANE OPERATOR CentiMark Corporation, a national leader in the commercial/industrial roofing industry, has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Crane Operator for our office in South Plainfield NJ ....