What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part time Foreign Language Instructor position at Washtenaw Community College?
Posting Details
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Posting Number:
0603136
Position Title:
Part time Foreign Language Instructor
Position is:
Part Time
Position Type:
Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.:
Humanities and Soc Sci and Behavioral
Position Description:
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is accepting applications for Part time Foreign Language Instructors for all languages listed below to teach credit courses. Needs may become available prior to or during each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for teaching opportunities on a per course basis.
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Japanese
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
- Great Discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more!
- Check out our Part Time Benefits here
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Hours/Schedule:
Schedules vary according to class schedules. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.
- 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 including, but 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Hours/Schedule:
Schedules vary according to class schedules. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Earned Master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in foreign language or culture OR master’s degree with a minimum 18 graduate credits in foreign language OR fluent native speaker with master’s degree and “Distinguished” or “Superior” rating on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Tests for Higher Education in foreign language required. See full list here
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in teaching and/or training individuals.
Posting Date:
04/05/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$66.34
Salary Comments:
2024-2025 Academic Year
Professional Instructor (Non-Adjunct) $995 per one (1) course contact hour. The course contact hour divided by 15 equals the clock hour rate (i.e., $995/15 = $66.34). Normally a three (3) credit hour course in either Fall or Winter Semester would typically equal three (3) course contact hours.
Professional Instructor (Non-Adjunct) $995 per one (1) course contact hour. The course contact hour divided by 15 equals the clock hour rate (i.e., $995/15 = $66.34). Normally a three (3) credit hour course in either Fall or Winter Semester would typically equal three (3) course contact hours.
Salary : $66
