Adjunct Faculty-Japanese Foreign Language

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College in the St. Louis, Missouri area invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Japanese courses for the 2026–2027 Spring academic year.

These are onsite, in-person positions beginning in Spring session, requiring availability to work on campus. Adjunct Faculty responsibilities include teaching assigned credit courses, preparing materials, delivering instruction, assessing student performance, maintaining records, and using the LMS.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the subject field, or Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities preferred.
• Evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments may be required depending on course scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Online/Hybrid teaching

Student engagement

Education

Master’s Degree in subject/related field

Tools

LMS

Job description

The Foreign Language Department at St. Louis Community College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach Japanese courses for the 2026–2027 Spring academic year.

****This is an onsite, in-person position located in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Candidates should apply only if they are able to be physically present and available to work onsite by the start date****

Adjunct Faculty are part-time faculty members who provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines, departmental standards, and College policies. Adjunct faculty focus primarily on teaching and student learning and are responsible for maintaining instructional quality, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Assignments are course-based and may vary by term, modality, and campus.Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities normally include:

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Informing the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.

Adjunct Faculty may also be expected to:

• Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meeting.
• Complete required compliance training, including but not limited to FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
• Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
• Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of the assigned course(s).
• The College reserves the right to assign other normal instructional responsibilities as may be appropriate for part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the subject field, or
• Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level
• Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices
• Evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments may be required depending on course scheduling

Physical Requirements:

• Negligible to moderate physical activity, which may include standing for extended periods, light lifting of instructional materials, and use of standard classroom or computer equipment.