Part Time Japanese Instructor

IMDiversity; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver: 3 credit hours/sem

Retirement options

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking a Part Time Japanese Instructor to teach on campus this Fall 2026. The position is adjunct/part-time with an hourly wage of $71.75.

Hours vary by class schedules; instructors may teach up to eight contact hours per week or 120 contact hours per semester. A Masters degree in Japanese or related credentials are required, with strong emphasis on technology use and AI tools for teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Japanese language or culture, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to student learning.
• Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) using appropriate learning experiences and materials to meet course objectives.
• Adhere to course syllabus and assess student achievement.
• Evaluate student progress through exams and day-to-day assessments.
• Grade assignments and return feedback promptly, and assign final grades on time.
• Support student success through guidance and advising as needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as curriculum planning and program evaluation.
• Engage in SOQ processes and maintain professional knowledge and ethics in using technology.

Skills

Technology in teaching

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Japanese language or culture (or Master’s + 18 graduate credits in Japanese)

Job description

Part Time Japanese Instructor
Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $71.75 per hour
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: World Languages and Literatures
WCC is actively seeking a Part Time Japanese Instructor to teach on campus this Fall 2026.

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Why Join WCC?

An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester
Retirement options and flexible schedules available
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Essential Duties include:

• Establish and maintain environment conducive to student learning.
• Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) through the use of appropriate learning experiences and materials which provide the opportunity to meet overall course objectives and program goals.
• Adhere to course syllabus and comply with Assessment of Student Academic Achievement.
• Evaluate student progress through day to day evaluation, written examinations and overall observation.
• Grade assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
• Actively support student success through guidance, advising and assisting individual students as needed.
• Participate in professional activities, which could include, but are not limited to, curriculum planning, examination development, textbook selection, program evaluation/revision and other professional planning activities.
• Participate in the Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) process.
• Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training.
• Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other responsibilities. Use such technologies in a manner consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours/Schedule:
Schedules vary according to class schedules. Part time Instructors may teach up to (8) eight contact hours per week or 120 contact hours per semester. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Japanese language or culture OR master's degree with a minimum 18 graduate credits in Japanese language.

Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize emerging AI-supported tools. Ability to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness of AI-generated content; maintain confidentiality where required; exercise professional and academic judgment; and uphold ethical standards in the use of technology for teaching, learning, and service.

See the full list of requirements for more details: WCC Teaching Requirements.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in foreign language courses.