2025-06-25
University of Pittsburgh
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States
The Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking 2 language instructors (Chinese and Arabic) for their Summer 2025 program:
General Responsibilities
• Curriculum Design & Delivery
o Design and implement a rigorous, engaging, and age-appropriate curriculum for high-achieving high school students.
o Develop daily lesson plans that promote critical thinking, global awareness, and subject-specific skills.
o Align instruction with the interdisciplinary focus of the Governor’s School and the values of global education.
• Instructional Duties
o Deliver content through lectures, interactive discussions, group work, simulations, and project-based learning.
o Provide ongoing feedback to students on their participation and performance.
o Integrate writing, research, and presentation assignments into the course.
• Assessment & Evaluation
o Develop rubrics and evaluate student work in a timely and constructive manner.
o Track attendance and participation.
o Submit final grades as required.
• Student Engagement & Mentoring
o Foster an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually stimulating classroom environment.
o Serve as an academic mentor and role model.
o Attend and support select extracurricular or evening events to build community.
• Collaboration & Administration
o Coordinate with other faculty and program staff on shared expectations and themes.
o Attend pre-program orientation and faculty meetings.
o Submit final course syllabi, student evaluations, and participation in post-program debriefs.
Arabic Language Instructor
• Responsibilities
o Provide introductory-level Arabic instruction, focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
o Integrate cultural content and practical language use through games, songs, and interactive activities.
o Use immersion strategies to encourage student engagement.
• Minimum Qualifications
o PhD in Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies, Linguistics, or related field.
o Native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic.
o Experience teaching Arabic to novice learners, especially at the high school level.
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Chinese Language Instructor
• Responsibilities
o Teach basic Mandarin Chinese, emphasizing conversational skills, vocabulary, tones, and character recognition.
o Incorporate cultural content, including traditions, festivals, calligraphy, and history.
o Use interactive and immersive techniques to support language acquisition.
• Minimum Qualifications
o PhD or MA in Chinese, East Asian Studies, Applied Linguistics, or a related discipline.
o Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin.
o Experience teaching Mandarin Chinese to beginners, ideally in an intensive or pre-college environment.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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