Liberal Arts Adjunct (Chinese Instructor)

Job Statement: Teach courses in assigned subject areas (emphasis on the Chinese language). Plan, prepare and present content materials so as to impart knowledge and develop learning and communication skills of students. Maintain office hours and carry out, in a responsible manner, instructional and non-instructional assignments. Engage in activities that contribute to the educational and personal growth of students, and the continuing development of HTIC as a quality school. Embrace the educational mission as a set of living principles by which the learning community strives for excellence. HTIC is an accredited junior college by the governing ACC JC (WASC educational agency).   Essential Functions: 1.       Develop an active learning environment in which lectures, exercises, and fieldtrips are combined. 2.       Consult and work with students in groups and individually. 3.       Compile, administer and grade exams and papers. 4.       Maintain full responsibility of their assigned course(s) by preparing, conducting, assessing, and reporting class/student results. 5.       Adhere to requirements of incorporating specific objectives and course outcomes for all classes taught in-line with institutional outcomes and mission. 6.       Provide students with research assistance and instruction on the use of computers, the Internet, and subject- specific materials during classroom instruction and one-on-one guidance. 7.       Create a learning community in which respect for multilingualism and multiculturalism is fostered. 8.       Maintain a posted schedule of office hours. 9.       Complete documentation and communicate with Student Services and Academic Services and the Dean of Instruction in a timely manner regarding administrative/support matters (e.g., textbook orders, submission of course outlines, syllabi, and final grades). 10.   When available, participate in academic meetings pertaining to the LA program, its development and on-going operations.  11.   When available, participate in official school activities and functions such as convocations, student presentation days, and faculty forums and faculty-staff meetings.   Minimum Qualifications: 1.       Master’s degree in content area from accredited college or university at the time of appointment, or a master’s degree in a different content area with 18 upper and graduate-level credit hours in the subject to be taught.   2.       Minimum of one year of previous college-level teaching experience. 3.       Able to communicate clearly and concisely in English and the Chinese language, both verbally and in written form. 4.       Knowledge of teaching/learning psychology and methods. 5.       Intermediate skills in word processing, spreadsheets and Google applications. 6.       Must be detailed-oriented and accurate in duties performed. 7.       Must be self-motivated and have a strong desire to pursue and disseminate knowledge.   Desired Qualifications 1.       Ph.D. or multiple Master’s degrees preferred. 2.       Experience teaching international students.

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