Language Lab Instructor, Asian Language & Cultures

The Chinese Language Lab Instructor provides Macalester students with oral/aural language instruction. Responsibilities include teaching lab sessions, grading, holding office hours, organizing and participating in department-wide events, meeting with students and language faculty, and performing other duties as assigned by the department chair.  

This is a 0.56 FTE, exempt, 12 month position with the most active work taking place during the 9 month academic year. The expected weekly hours during the 9 month school year is 26 hours. 

About The Department: 

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) serves as a home for the study of Asia, both for broad comparative and cultural studies of the history, literature, film, art, music, and society in Asia, and for the more focused study of Japanese or Chinese language and culture.

The Department’s Objectives Are: 

• To promote the study of Asian Languages and Cultures as an integral part of a liberal arts education. 
• To offer a wide range of language courses in Chinese and Japanese for majors, minors, and other students. 
• To provide students with a firm foundation in fields such as literature, film, linguistics, and translation studies. 
• To prepare students for graduate work and professional careers related to Asia. 
• To support the college’s mission of internationalism, multiculturalism, and civic engagement.

• Design, prepare, and teach lab classes that integrate with and support the curriculum taught in the Monday/Wednesday/Friday language classes.
• Hold office hours and meetings (with faculty and students).
• Participate in extracurricular department activities. Promote campus-wide cultural awareness of the culture/s associated with the language being taught. Enrich the cultural competency and linguistic immersion of the residents of the language house.
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair.

• A minimum of 1 year of language instruction experience is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge or native level proficiency in a non-English language (including verbal and written language skills).
• Interpersonal skills - must be able to professionally interact with students, faculty, staff, and visitors from diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in Language Instruction or Linguistics Related desired. 

Compensation:

The salary is $23,000 paid over 12 months and is part-time benefits eligible.  Also, able to enroll in one class per semester on a space available basis.

Benefits:

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. 
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines:

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by May 10th.  No resumes will be accepted after this date.

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager 

jhoward3@Macalester.edu

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals.  Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.