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Adjunct Associate Professor of Foreign Language (German) Pool

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA • On-site

$72.73 - $108.56/hr

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Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Salary: $72.73 - $108.56 Hourly
Location : Stockton, CA (Main Campus)
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 2024-00076
Department: Communications, Languages, and Library
Opening Date: 07/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CTA
Calendar: Adjunct Faculty (Assigned by Department/TrAC)
Additional Salary Information: Initial annual salary within a given range varies, depending upon units/degrees completed at accredited institutions and experience.
Work Schedule: To be determined. The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes/hours.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Adjunct Associate Professor will teach classes in German. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations; the candidate also will show knowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in the community college setting.
Responsibilities and Duties
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  1. Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines.
  2. Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.
  3. Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services.
  4. Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity-minded education.
  5. Maintain currency in your field.
  6. Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.
  7. Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.
  8. Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.
  9. Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District.
  10. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.
  11. Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.
  12. Provide guidance and direction to Readers, as needed.
  13. Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's in German
OR
Bachelor's in German
AND
Master's in another language or linguistics
OR the equivalent
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities.
  • Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.

Supplemental Information
Applicants in this pool will remain active for one year. After one year, applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.
NOTES:
  • If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the "equivalent" provision.
  • Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above.
  • If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.
  • Per AP 4115 State Authorization, Distance Education - Effective July 1, 2014, faculty members residing out of state will not be assigned to teach internet courses.

Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
  1. A San Joaquin Delta College District Application
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  3. Letter of Interest
  4. Unofficial or Official Transcripts from College/University

NOTES:
  • Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
  • Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
  • Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
  • Applicants, including current San Joaquin Delta College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
  • Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
  • Individuals who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
  • A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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