Job Details

Part Time - FTE .25 to 0.5 (roughly 10 to 20 hours per week), Seconded Member i or Volunteer

Reports to

Location

On Campus and/or Remote

About Dallas International University

Dallas International University is a faith-based institution of higher learning committed to equipping individuals with the academic and spiritual formation to meet the needs of a diverse and interconnected world. As a premier institution for language and culture studies, our purpose is to empower students to engage in effective communication and service across cultures.

Job Summary

The associate instructor assists in particular course(s) at the discretion of the course head.

Position Responsibilities ii

• Prepare and give lectures, and grade examinations, papers, and projects, as assigned by the course head.
• Consult with students as assigned by the course head.
• Supervisory responsibility as assigned by the course head to which he/she reports.
• Regular communication with other faculty members and with students.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal professionally, effectively, and courteously with students, staff, administration, and the public.
• Committed to the academic community and to academic excellence.
• Committed to the welfare of the students.
• Proficient in written and spoken English, and able to communicate effectively.

Education / Experience

• Preferably a Master's degree in the major area of study in which he/she will be teaching or in a related discipline.
• Recent field experience in at least one of the disciplines of linguistics, Bible translation, literacy, ethnology, or sociolinguistics.

Additional Notes

• The associate instructor must not be a student at the same time as he/she is serving as associate instructor, serving under the regulations that apply to staff.
• The associate instructor should regard his/her contribution as full-time while the course is in session. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed in this job. Associate instructors may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
• Physical requirements - This role requires only occasional, moderate physical effort.
• Environment - The associate instructor is seldom or never exposed to unpleasant working conditions.

i A seconded member is a paid employee from another institution who is loaned to DIU through a partnership agreement.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Preferably a Master's degree in the major area of study in which he/she will be teaching or in a related discipline.
• Recent field experience in at least one of the disciplines of linguistics, Bible translation, literacy, ethnology, or sociolinguistics.