Adjunct Instructor of Arabic

Union College • Schenectady, NY • 1h ago

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Union College is seeking candidates for an open position of Adjunct Instructor in Arabic to teach Basic Arabic 1 course this Fall 2026.

We are seeking candidates with at minimum a Master's degree in Arabic or a closely-related field, experience in teaching college-level courses, and native or near-native proficiency in Arabic.

The course is taught in person, on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule, with 65-minute class sessions, over a 10-week term, with an additional week for scheduled exams. The instructor is required to schedule 3 office hours per week. The Fall term begins on September 9, 2026 and ends on November 17th. Adjunct courses are paid at a flat rate of $5,650 per course.

Interested candidates are asked to send a CV and any other information about Arabic language teaching experience (i.e.,sample syllabi, sample assignments) to mllchair@union.edu . We will begin evaluating submissions on July 20th on a rolling basis. Please email any questions to mllchair@union.edu.

This position is in-person and is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer great benefits even for temporary employees, including:

Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and On-Campus Wellness Programs

Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\Es.pdf) .

Union College

Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

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