Adjunct Faculty, Foreign Language (German)

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 850 - 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach German language, literature and culture. The role supports a range of courses and involves preparing materials, delivering engaging lessons, evaluating students, and maintaining records.

The position requires a Master’s in German (or related field with 18 German credits) and strong communication and organizational skills; PhD is preferred, with potential for ongoing teaching assignments in a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in German; or master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate‑level course hours in German
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of courses in German language, literature and culture
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ work and exams
• Maintains attendance records and grades by deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Participates in periodic meetings with supervisors and College teams

Skills

Advanced communication

Organizational skills

Diversity sensitivity

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in German

PhD in German (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID:req7483

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description:

Teaches a full range of courses inGerman language, literature and culture.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in German; or master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate-level course hours in German
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in German
• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Adjunct only:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01-02 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.