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To thrive as a Japanese Language Instructor, you need fluency in Japanese and English, a background in education or linguistics, and often a teaching certification such as JLPT N1 or a relevant degree. Familiarity with digital teaching tools, language learning apps, and online classroom platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom is typically required. Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to motivate and engage students are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure effective language instruction, student progress, and a positive learning environment.

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A Japanese Language Instructor teaches students how to read, write, and speak Japanese. They develop lesson plans, deliver lectures, conduct language practice sessions, and assess student progress. Instructors may teach in schools, universities, language institutes, or offer private lessons. They also help students understand Japanese culture and customs to enhance the learning experience. Their goal is to help learners achieve fluency and confidence in using the Japanese language.
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Adjunct Faculty Credit - Japanese

Adjunct Faculty Credit - Japanese

Harper College

Palatine, IL

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

We are Harper College...the college in your community.
The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.
Harper College is now one of the nation's premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The College's academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College  typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at: 

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

The Liberal Arts division provides transfer ready courses to students in the areas of English, humanities, language, linguistics, communication and philosophy.

Part-time Japanese instructor

Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining records of attendance, evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities, assigning mid-term grades, assigning final grades.

This part-time Japanese instructor would teach Japanese language courses, as assigned, including Beginning and Introductory Japanese.

Position Qualifications:

                    Master's degree in Japanese from a regionally accredited institution

                   Native or near-native fluency in Japanese.

                   College level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

                                   Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes in person and online.

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