Adjunct - German

Columbus State Community College; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 78,357; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Ohio is seeking a part-time Adjunct for German language instruction. The role includes teaching scheduled courses, creating inclusive curriculum, and fostering a positive classroom environment. Applicants must have a Master's Degree in German or relevant fields with adequate credit hours. Compensation is $56.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong teaching ability in German language instruction.
• Experience with diverse student groups and socio-cultural issues.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses and designs inclusive curriculum.
• Maintains attendance records and submits grades promptly.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Inclusive teaching strategies

Education

Master's Degree in German

Master's degree in a relevant subject with 18 graduate-level hours in German

Job description

Job Description

Adjunct – German position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The adjunct must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Essential Job Functions

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom. Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in German
• OR Master’s degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in German

Additional License Requirements

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s)

Compensation Details

• Compensation: $56.88 per contact hour
• Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour
• Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week
• Employment Type: Part time

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