Modern Languages, Japanese Language - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in the U.S. is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to create a pool of interested applicants for teaching positions. Candidates must possess a master's degree in a relevant field and have excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Higher education teaching experience is preferred. Responsibilities include teaching classes, advising and mentoring students, and evaluating student performance. This role supports the university's educational mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Must possess a master's degree in the specified field.
• Higher-education teaching experience preferred.
• Higher‑education teaching experience preferred.
• If academic degrees are not specifically related to the Japanese language, then teaching experience must demonstrate the ability to teach beginning language.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and mentor students.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain records.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Maintain student records in accordance with university policies.
• Attend yearly training sessions and coordinate with the department to achieve course continuity and quality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Overview

Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part‑time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct faculty members provide quality learning experience for students and support the educational philosophy, mission, and long‑term goals of the University of Central Oklahoma, the College of Liberal Arts, and the hiring department. Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Adjunct faculty members work in a collaborative manner with full‑ and part‑time colleagues and adhere to all of the policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Possesses excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

Higher‑education teaching experience preferred. If academic degrees are not specifically related to the Japanese language, then teaching experience must demonstrate the ability to teach beginning language.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Adjunct instructors are required to attend yearly training session(s) and coordinate with the department faculty to achieve course continuity, assessment, and quality as required.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.