Vietnamese Language Instructor

Vietnamese Language Instructor
Job codes: 9754 Teaching Specialist or 9753 Lecturer

About the job:
The Language Center seeks 1-2 part-time teaching faculty to lead the new Vietnamese for Heritage Learners language sequence. This is a two-course, four-credit, fully online sequence
that promotes the development of cultural and linguistic skills in Vietnamese and has been designed with heritage learners in mind. It follows a curriculum that aims to increase student
proficiency in tone awareness, writing and spelling conventions, grammar, and sentence structure, alongside knowledge and participation in Vietnamese culture in American immigrant
communities and abroad. The teaching faculty will be responsible for language instruction and assessment. They will serve as part of a collaborative team working together to support and
celebrate Vietnamese heritage language students, and the wider Vietnamese community. Teaching faculty are assigned to teach by academic term (summer session, fall semester, spring
semester), based on programmatic needs. Teaching faculty with a Masters degree will be appointed as Teaching Specialists (9754); teaching faculty with a PhD will be appointed as Lecturers (9753).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach assigned language classes
• Engage with both synchronous and asynchronous course meetings and assignments
• Maintain office hours
• Engage in curriculum and test development
• Prepare and grade exams, including Language Proficiency Exams (LPEs)
• Collaborate with the course and assessment development teams on continual course
  and test improvement
• Assist with the promotion of Vietnamese language to the university and local
  heritage-language community

Required Qualifications:

• MA or foreign equivalent degree
• Native or near-native proficiency in Vietnamese
• Vietnamese language teaching and/or Vietnamese language assessment experience
• Online teaching or learning experience or education
• Experience with the major dialects of Vietnam, and the ability to understand both
  northern and southern dialects
• Knowledge of Vietnamese culture in both Vietnam and the United States
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Preferred Qualifications:

• MA, PhD or foreign equivalent degree in a program related to language, linguistics or
  cultural studies
• Vietnamese language teaching and Vietnamese language assessment experience
• Language materials development experience
• Experience designing placement and proficiency tests
• Experience working with Vietnamese heritage language learners
• Knowledge of the Twin-Cities Vietnamese heritage population

About the Department & Language Program:

The Language Center is guided by its mission to support, elevate and celebrate diversity in language, linguistics and culture. The commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity for all - instructors, students and the broader community - drives the Center, which offers signature programs, like TandemPlus, Language Testing & CourseShare, as well as inclusive technology and welcoming spaces for everyone.

The center teaches Vietnamese, the official language of Vietnam and spoken by over 85 million people. Vietnamese is an important language in the state of Minnesota, which is home to the highest percentage of Vietnamese foreign population in the Midwest, and a thriving student population of heritage students on campus. The university Vietnamese program is designed to meet the needs of heritage students at multiple levels of proficiency, to include multiple varieties of Vietnamese, and to integrate cultural elements throughout the curriculum.

About the College of Liberal Arts:

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

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At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

Pay Range: $2,106 - $2,500 per credit hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).