Adjunct Instructor of Arabic

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, 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 and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).