PT Japanese Language Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeking qualified applicants for a Part-Time Japanese Language Instructor in California. Applications are accepted continuously and kept on file for two years; interview costs are the applicant's responsibility.

The role involves teaching Japanese at elementary to advanced levels and performing standard part-time faculty duties, including evaluating student work and timely submission of grades.

Qualifications

• Diversity awareness and respect for differences among students, faculty and staff.
• Official transcripts are required before an offer; international transcripts must be evaluated and translated at the applicant’s expense.
• Minimum Qualifications as defined by CCC Chancellor's Office.

Responsibilities

• Teach Japanese language courses from elementary to advanced levels.
• Perform standard part-time faculty duties including evaluating student work and submitting grades.
• Participate in campus and staff development activities where possible.

Skills

Japanese teaching

Classroom instruction

Student assessment

Education

Minimum Qualifications for California Community Colleges

Job description

PART-TIME JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received or last submitted.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews or accept employment. All interviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

• Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community. Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.
• Teach elementary, intermediate, and advanced Japanese language courses.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

1. Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Minimum Qualifications for this position as defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges published by the Academic Affairs Division, Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges which can be located at the website below:

https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications

NOTE: Official Transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant’s expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.

SALARY RANGE:
Actual placement is based on applicant’s verified education and experience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.