"Adjunct Associate Professor of Foreign Language (German) Pool"

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:

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.

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