Adjunct Faculty, Foreign Language (Japanese)

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach Japanese language, literature, and culture at the Western Campus. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Japanese or a related field with significant coursework in Japanese.

The position requires preparation of course materials, evaluation of student work, and participation in college meetings. Pay is set at $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU) and candidates must reside in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Japanese; or related field with 18 graduate-level hours in Japanese.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.
• Advanced communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of courses in Japanese language, literature and culture.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Maintains and submits student attendance records and grades.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Community responsiveness

Education

Master’s degree in Japanese or related field

PhD in Japanese

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

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7040

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 in Japanese language, literature and culture.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities 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
• Provides coaching to students as needed
• Participates in periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or college regarding teaching duties, training, and development

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Japanese
• Teaching experience

State of Residency Requirement: Must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of the campus.

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

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.