Adjunct Instructor Of Mexican American Studies - Our Lady Of The Lake University

Job Description:

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio seeks Adjunct Instructors with expertise in Mexican American Studies to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified part-time faculty will be selected for the upcoming academic term. The deadline for application is December 20 for consideration for the Spring semester and June 20 for the Fall semester.

Primary responsibility will be to teach Introduction to Mexican American Studies for the online Social Work BSW program. Preference is for instructors with online teaching experience using Blackboard. Other duties may include teaching additional classes online, hybrid, or on-site as needed (contingent upon enrollment).

The course(s) to be taught include:

• Introduction to Mexican American Studies

Requirements:

Qualified candidates must hold a Master's in Ethnic Studies or related discipline in the humanistic social sciences (history, anthropology, sociology, ethnomusicology, or political science) with a primary research focus and/or a terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., MFA, etc.) in any field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mexican American or Latinx Studies.

• Demonstrated potential in classroom teaching at the University level.

• Enthusiasm for connecting Mexican American students to first-generation college students, both majors and non-majors, and deep commitment to the mission and identity of the University.

• Willingness and ability to teach in an online asynchronous environment.

Additional Information:

For questions about the position contact: Dr. Aimee Villarreal, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Program Head, Comparative Mexican American Studies at amvillarreal@ollusa.edu.

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE.

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

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Application Instructions:

Please complete the online Application for Academic Employment and attach the following:

• Letter of Interest denoting online teaching experience and expertise in Mexican American Studies (with reference to the courses listed above).

• Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae.

• Copies of all transcripts reflecting receipt of terminal degree in discipline for which applying.

• Listing of three professional references.

• Two letters of recommendation emailed to amvillarreal@ollusa.edu

For consideration for Academic Employment, all materials above must be submitted together and at one time.

Incomplete packets for academic employment will not be considered.