Job Description
Posting Number: F01328
Location: Contra Costa College
Description of Position:
The Foreign Language Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part time) in Japanese. This is a temporary assignment that begins January 2027.
The adjunct instructor should be prepared to teach a range of courses within the Japanese discipline, mainly transfer-level First-semester and Second-semester Japanese courses, in a variety of instructional delivery modalities (such as face-to-face, online synchronous and asynchronous, hybrid), promoting engaging and inclusive education environments that support student learning, as well as supporting the department and college in incorporating a culturally responsive curriculum.
The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.
We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.
Inquiries:
Irena Stefanova, Chair, Foreign Language Department
Email: istefanova@contracosta.edu
Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: C3006-Foreign Language
Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
- creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
- evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
- meeting with students outside of class;
- maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
- maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
- fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
- maintaining accurate academic records;
- performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
EDUCATION: Master's in Japanese OR Bachelor's in Japanese AND Master's in another language or Linguistics OR The equivalent.
EQUIVALENCYIf you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.
Desirable Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
Experience in teaching transfer-level First semester and Second-semester Japanese courses, in a variety of instructional delivery modalities, such as face-to-face, online synchronous and asynchronous, hybrid.
Job Open Date: 05/06/2026
Job Close Date: 8/21/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Spring 2027
# of Months: 5
To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12051