"Washington Academy of Languages: World Language Instructors (Chinese, Japanese & French)"

Job Description

Washington Academy of Languages (WAL), a division of City University of Seattle (CityU), is one of the oldest non-profit organizations promoting foreign language learning in the Seattle area.

We are currently looking for part-time Chinese, Japanese and French World Language Instructors for anticipated upcoming vacancies. This position will teach out of our Seattle location.

Job Summary:

Part-time Teaching Faculty at City University of Seattle have three key responsibilities:

1. Striving for excellence in teaching and learning,
2. Fostering student development, and
3. Maintaining currency in their profession.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaching assigned classes, according to established WAL course outlines and curriculum.
2. Providing course syllabi for each class taught and generating lesson plans, learning assessments, and other required documents within the guidelines of our World Languages Program.
3. Reviewing student work, providing feedback and returning assignments in a timely manner.
4. Staying current with the latest teaching approaches including technological language support.
5. Working collaboratively with other World Language instructors and staff.
6. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required; master's degree preferred.
• Degree/certificate in language teaching preferred.
• Native language speaker, or equivalent fluency in language applying to teach.
• Three to five years of language teaching experience required.
• Must have a flexible schedule.

Additional Information:

Position Details:

Part-time positions at WAL are session-contracted positions contingent upon enrollment, student placements, and program needs. Part-time teaching assignments generally consist of 2-8 hours per week, depending on enrollment and program needs. Compensation is $40.00 per hour for classroom instruction. Our programs take place at various times of the day between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm (with majority of World language classes meeting between 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm).

Application Instructions:

City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application is one that includes: Completed Electronic Application Form, Resume. Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. If you use the 'Help Desk' feature, responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account. Candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs will be contacted by a hiring manager. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile. If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the 'Help Desk' feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email employment@cityu.edu. City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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