PT Japanese Instructor

Equity and Diversity The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people. Closing Date This position will close on June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Responsibilities Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws and ideas in disciplines and best teaching practices. Check mailbox, voicemail, and e‑mail regularly. Complete checkout form before leaving campus at the end of the academic term. Maintain student confidentiality as required by regulation and Board Policy 5040 titled Student Records and Directory Information. Teach all assigned classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy. Teach all scheduled minutes of assigned classes; notify appropriate department leadership in advance of unavoidable absences and arrange for continuity of course content. Teach courses in accordance with the course outlines of record. Provide students with opportunities to monitor their academic progress. Submit a copy of each class’s syllabus to the Division Office. Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress; submit them to appropriate offices by published deadlines. Submit end‑of‑session grades, including supporting documentation and attendance reports by published deadlines. Submit required information about first‑day, no‑show students by published deadlines. Submit textbook order information by published deadlines; if the textbook is electronic or includes an electronic course pack, ensure it meets the following: it must be available to students without charge, available to students with disabilities, the publisher must grant read‑only access to designated staff for evaluation, and it must be downloadable or printable. Meet all classes during the final examination period. Give final examinations at the scheduled time unless approval is granted to deviate by the Office of Academic Affairs. Keep all corrected final examination papers for at least one year following the close of the semester or summer term. Maintain a safe learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces. Allow the instructional manager and/or Instructional Dean, upon request, to review any assignments given during the semester. Qualifications Master’s in the language being taught, or Bachelor’s in the language being taught plus a Master’s in another language or linguistics, or equivalent. Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population. Physical Demands Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations. The position requires ambulatory ability to move to various office and classroom locations; standing, bending, stooping, and reaching to set up equipment and provide instruction. It requires sufficient hand‑eye coordination and dexterity to write on a board or type on a computer, sufficient visual acuity to read documents and make presentations, and sufficient auditory ability to project voice, hear questions, and hold routine conversations. The role may involve lifting, pushing, or pulling objects of medium weight (less than 30 lbs.) occasionally. Conditions of Employment Assignments are contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes. Faculty must obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance, submit a social security card, and provide a negative TB test within the past four years. Faculty must be able to teach on‑campus or remotely as assigned. Candidates must prove California residency prior to employment and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and sign a loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100‑3109. The District does not provide immigration sponsorships such as H‑1B visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California