Part-Time Online German Instructor - POOL - Modesto Junior College

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Yosemite Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Online German Instructor to teach online courses. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in German, online teaching experience, and a passion for supporting diverse student backgrounds. This position entails evaluating student progress and delivering lessons in a supportive virtual environment, preparing students for success in the German language.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in German required.
• Online teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to teach grammar, pronunciation, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower-division German courses online.
• Evaluate student progress and advise on educational matters.
• Assess course learning outcomes and perform instructional duties.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Online pedagogies

Assessment processes

Engagement with diverse student backgrounds

Education

Master’s degree in German

Bachelor’s degree in German + Master’s in another language

Online teaching certificate

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

Job Title:

Part-Time Online German Instructor - POOL - Modesto Junior College

Site::

Modesto Junior College

Salary Range / Other:

The Hourly Range: $58.44 – $93.43
Doctorate Range: $68.87 to 95.89
(2021-2021 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Personnel new to the District are limited to a maximum 10th step placement based on previous experience: $90.73.

Benefits:

With the exception of Workers’ Compensation benefits; this classification is not eligible for District paid benefits.

Scope of Assignment:

Under the general supervision of the discipline Division Dean, will teach lower-division German language courses online in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, and class schedules; evaluate progress of student; advise students concerning educational matters; assess course learning outcomes; and perform other instructional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in German
OR
Bachelor’s degree in German AND Master’s degree in another language or linguistics
OR
The equivalent

Desirable Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Educational Technology or equivalent, OR possession of an online teaching certificate from a recognized online instruction program such as @One (onefortraining), the Online Learning Consortium (onlinelearning consortium.org) or equivalent. Previous experience teaching lower-division online German classes. Experience using the Canvas Learning Management System.

Desirable Professional Characteristics:

Desirable Professional Characteristics:
· Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. · Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population, especially in the online modality.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competent in new online pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in the German language learning discipline, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, interests, and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the online classroom.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Example of Duties:

Teach courses in German online, including grammar, pronunciation, reading,writing, listening, and speaking. Be able to work with both native and non- native speakers of German.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications are accepted online only at:
https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.

The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool.
Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee which will select candidates to be interviewed. After interviews, a recommendation will be forwarded to the President, Chancellor, and Board of Trustees.

The screening committee will evaluate all applications. Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by letter or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.
NOTE: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

YCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Part-time Instructor pools remain open for up to twelve (12) months. Applications will be viewed by Departments throughout that time on an “as need” basis near and/or at the beginning of each semester. Once your application is submitted to this system you will not be able to update your materials. To reactivate an application contact the Recruitment Office, [phone] or email at [e-mail]

Open Date:

10/08/2015

Open Until Filled:

Yes