Temporary, Part-Time Instructor; Chinese Language

Temporary, Part-Time Instructor (Chinese Language)

The Peralta Community College District invites applications for our Temporary, Part-Time Faculty pool in the following disciplines: CHINESE LANGUAGE.

Position Information

Job Title:

Temporary, Part-Time Instructor (Chinese Language)

Time Base:
Temporary, as Needed

Compensation:
Ranges from $74.53 - $124.41/hour. Salary placement based on education, experience and other provisions outlined in the District's agreement with the Peralta Federation of Teachers.

Location:

Oakland, CA

Job Description

Summary:

Duties & Responsibilities:

The district invites applications for our Temporary, Part-Time Faculty pool in Chinese Language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Chinese Language; OR
• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Chinese Language; AND possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in another language or linguistics.
• May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach courses in Chinese. (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
• OR the equivalent qualifications. Applicants who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form.
• Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cantonese and/or Chinese character writing (Calligraphy) is a plus.

Other Requirements

• The minimum qualifications for academic disciplines taught in California Community Colleges are outlined in the document at this link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Books//#/0
• For non-Master’s degree disciplines, the District requires four years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience with an Associate’s degree.

Application Procedures

• Required documents will include:
  Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications;
  Copies of supporting credentials, if applicable;
  Copies of transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions. This means we do not need official copies and transcripts should be scanned and uploaded to the application.
• Applications and attachments (resume, cover letter, copies of transcripts, letters of recommendations, etc.) will ONLY be accepted through the online process. We do not accept mailed or faxed applications or confidential letters of recommendation by email or fax.
• Letters of recommendations are optional; may be included if available and scanned/uploaded.
• Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
• Skype and phone interviews are not permitted.
• Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment requirements include Tuberculosis examination, fingerprinting, and immigration verification as per state regulations.
• District policy requires a Social Security Card on file following selection.
• This position is represented by the Peralta Federation of Teachers (PFT).

Posting & Benefits

• Posting Date:
  Open Date 03/09/2017;
  Applications reviewed as needed;
  Final date to receive applications Date: as posted.
• Benefits:
  The district offers voluntary fringe benefits including medical and dental insurance options and sick leave under certain conditions.

Mission & Equal Opportunity

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district is committed to achieving staff diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be requested through the Office of Human Resources.

The district reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

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