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Position: Part-Time/Adjunct Japanese Instructor
Institution: Community College of Aurora
Location: Aurora, CO
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Anticipated Start Date: August 2011

The Position
Due to the continued growth in our language programs, we are anticipating that at some point in the future there may be an opportunity to offer various Japanese classes. If you would like to be added to our pool of applicants for these positions, please follow the application instructions listed below. Should a position become available, you may be contacted for an interview.

The Community College of Aurora is looking for innovative faculty to teach these courses when they are open. We are also looking for faculty who believe in the success of all students, while maintaining the educational standards set forth by the Performing Arts and Humanities department. Specifically, we are looking for instructors who are able to assist novice and intermediate students in developing language and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in assigned classes according to established course model syllabus. This position will teach assigned classes in keeping with community college philosophy while upholding the values of the college, and abide by all relevant college and CCCS and SBCCOE policies and procedures. At the beginning of the course, the instructor will provide students and division with a syllabus for the course, attend program / departmental / divisional / instruction-wide meetings, and required faculty development activities such as Desire To Learn training, New Faculty Orientation, and Mid-Semester tune-up during the first year.
• In addition, the instructor will evaluate student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus, maintain accurate and updated records of attendance and grading of students and submit required records according to published deadlines as well as conduct student evaluations of instruction as required by the college.

In order to perform the essential functions of this position, the individual must possess the ability to effectively communicate, concentrate, pay attention to detail, instruct/teach and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Ability to lead with vision and possess innovative qualities will be extremely valuable.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s in Japanese or 18 graduate credits in Japanese language.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching Japanese at the secondary or post-secondary level.

Salary: $634.00 per credit hour

Application Process

To apply, send a letter of application specifically addressing the position requirements and a professional resume to Ana[DOT]Martin[AT]CCAurora[DOT]edu.

US Mail: Community College of Aurora
Attn: Ana Martin-Mejia
16000 E. CentreTech Pkwy.
Aurora, CO 80011-9036

Deadline to Submit Application Material

Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin immediately.