Part-Time World Languages Instructor (Pool)

Part‑Time World Languages Instructor (Pool) Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application Information Complete the online West Valley‑Mission Community College District application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and any requested licenses or certificates. If applicable, submit the District Equivalency Application. All sections of the online application must be completed thoroughly. Supervisor names and telephone numbers must be included. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not send unrequested materials; they will be removed and not considered. The application and supporting documents represent you; complete the form carefully and completely. Transcripts Information If a degree is required, an official transcript verifying the degree must be included. Transcripts must be from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting body. Foreign degrees require official U.S. equivalency evaluation. No encrypted, secured, or password‑protected files will be accepted. Copies of diplomas, grade reports, or petitions are not accepted in lieu of transcripts. Equivalency Information Submit the Equivalency Application if your degree does not match the required discipline. List courses that match the required degree accurately and completely. Do not attach documents such as course evaluations. Contact Information Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Position Information Campus: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA Work location: West Valley College Assignment: Teach one or more of the following languages in the World Language Department: French, Spanish, German, Japanese. Teaching may include lecture‑discussion courses during day, evening, or Saturday, and/or online/distance education formats during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. Salary and Benefits Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full‑time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring range of $38,464 – $55,582 per semester and is based on academic achievement, teaching, and related experience. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in the language being taught; or Bachelor’s degree in the language being taught plus a Master’s degree in another language or linguistics; or A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in a Foreign Language, Ancient or Modern; or The equivalent of the above. Understanding of, and sensitivity to, diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. Desired Qualifications Experience teaching a foreign language and culture, preferably at the community college level. Teaching, training, and/or cultural life experiences that enable instruction, tutoring, and mentoring of students from diverse backgrounds. Active collaboration with faculty, student groups, and college support services within the Department and Division. Solid knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is highly desirable. Duties and Responsibilities Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in‑class or online/distance activities, evaluation of students’ work, and consultation with students. Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college. Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due. Follow course outlines filed in the instruction offices. Maintain office hours each week, 0.5 hours per week per section. Observe, support, and enforce District and college regulations, policies, and programs. Provide each student with a written syllabus at the beginning of the course per the Faculty Handbook. Refer students to appropriate college sources for counseling and other student services. Assist students with advice on requirements for successful achievement in the subject area. Work cooperatively within the college community. Foster an environment that protects academic freedom. Foster a positive, harassment‑free, bias‑free working environment. Demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual. Other Duties Any additional duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Dean. Selection Process Applications will be screened by department representatives on an as‑needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the division’s needs will be contacted for an interview. Travel expenses to attend an interview are the candidate’s responsibility. Applications remain in the online system for one year; part‑time pools are refreshed annually. Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned. The District reserves the right to contact former, current, and most recent employers and others to investigate past employment records. Upon hire, the successful candidate must provide required documents of identity, authorization to work, and official transcripts. The District does not provide visa sponsorship. EEO Statement West Valley‑Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical and mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Special Instructions to the Applicant Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). The following questions are open‑ended:

• Why do you believe you have been successful at teaching classes composed of a diverse socio‑economic and multi‑ethnic group of students?
• What methodology do you consider most effective for beginning classes, and why?

Required Documents Resume/CV Transcripts Optional Documents Additional Transcripts Other Related Licenses or Certificates Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 1 Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 2 #J-18808-Ljbffr West Valley-Mission Community College District