Part-Time Languages Instructor; Pool

Part‑Time World Languages Instructor (Pool)

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• Complete the online West Valley‑Mission Community College District application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and any requested licenses or certificates. If applicable, submit the District Equivalency Application.
• All sections of the online application must be completed thoroughly.
• Supervisor names and telephone numbers must be included.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do not send unrequested materials; they will be removed and not considered.
• The application and supporting documents represent you; complete the form carefully and completely.

• If a degree is required, an official transcript verifying the degree must be included.
• Transcripts must be from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting body.
• Foreign degrees require official U.S. equivalency evaluation.
• No encrypted, secured, or password‑protected files will be accepted.
• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, or petitions are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.

• Submit the Equivalency Application if your degree does not match the required discipline.
• List courses that match the required degree accurately and completely.
• Do not attach documents such as course evaluations.

Office of Human Resources, Attn:
Recruitment

14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

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Email: careers

Campus:
West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Work location:

West Valley College

Assignment:
Teach one or more of the following languages in the World Language Department:
French, Spanish, German, Japanese. Teaching may include lecture‑discussion courses during day, evening, or Saturday, and/or online/distance education formats during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full‑time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring range of $38,464 – $55,582 per semester and is based on academic achievement, teaching, and related experience.

• Master’s degree in the language being taught; or
• Bachelor’s degree in the language being taught plus a Master’s degree in another language or linguistics; or
• A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in a Foreign Language, Ancient or Modern; or
• The equivalent of the above.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

• Experience teaching a foreign language and culture, preferably at the community college level.
• Teaching, training, and/or cultural life experiences that enable instruction, tutoring, and mentoring of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Active collaboration with faculty, student groups, and college support services within the Department and Division.
• Solid knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is highly desirable.

• Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in‑class or online/distance activities, evaluation of students’ work, and consultation with students.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
• Follow course outlines filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours each week, 0.5 hours per week per section.
• Observe, support, and enforce District and college regulations, policies, and programs.
• Provide each student with a written syllabus at the beginning of the course per the Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for counseling and other student services.
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