Part-time Faculty Pool: Japanese

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,370 - 116,806; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a Part-time Faculty for the Japanese Department. This role involves teaching a variety of Japanese courses, maintaining student records, and participating in curriculum development. Candidates must have a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Japanese or a related field, along with sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds. Merced College offers a supportive environment focused on innovation and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Japanese or related field required.
• Experience in teaching Japanese preferred.
• Strong skills in current educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with course outlines.
• Maintain attendance and scholastic records.
• Prepare class assignments and examinations.

Skills

Master’s in the language being taught

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Current technology skills

Education

Master’s in Japanese or related

Bachelor’s in Japanese and Master’s in another language

Job description

Part-time Faculty Pool: Japanese

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20250043

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

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Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college - we’re pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence. Located in California’s Central Valley, Merced College is a gateway to possibilities. Innovation at Merced College is a core value, with a focus on cutting-edge technology, transformative instructional practices, and strong customer service. We seek colleagues who are committed to pursuing excellence and supporting student success.

Merced College emphasizes a culture of support and professional growth, aiming to ensure every employee feels valued and empowered. About Us: Founded in 1962, Merced College has a history of academic excellence and community engagement. We are on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience by blending tradition with innovation.

Location Perks: Merced offers a balanced lifestyle with access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park. The area supports a vibrant community with a mix of urban amenities and small-town charm.

Join Merced College and contribute to a dynamic community dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Apply if you are passionate about making an impact, fostering innovation, and supporting student success.

Merced College Mission: At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development. Merced College Vision: Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services including degree/certificate programs, transfer, career technical education, workforce training, lifelong learning, basic skills, and community engagement. The college promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness with a focus on student achievement.

General Description: This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Japanese Department at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of English and Humanities. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of Japanese courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees
• Participate in the college’s learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments
• Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records

Typical Qualifications

• Required:
• Master’s in the language being taught
• OR Bachelor’s in the language being taught AND Master’s in another language or linguistics
• OR The equivalent
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students

• Preferred:
• Minimum of one year of community college teaching experience in Japanese
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the degree was granted; official copies are not required unless hired
• Diversity Statement: describe how your professional experience would contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation by an approved organization.
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants using equivalency)

Only the required documentation listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information: Those applicants deemed highly qualified will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits: Sick leave, part-time faculty earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for each twenty hours of paid service.

Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and TB tested at their own expense prior to the start of employment. All offers are subject to Board approval. The applicant must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to Human Resources.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4985718/part-time-faculty-pool-japanese

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