Johnson County Community College
Adjunct Japanese Professor
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Position
Johnson County Community College
— Adjunct Japanese Professor, Academic Affairs | Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty, Exempt | Work Schedule: Varies depending on department needs, 20 hours per week | Pay Range: AJCR $1,208-$1,344 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience | Benefits Category: Partial benefits. Position Summary
The Foreign Language department is seeking a Japanese adjunct professor to substitute and/or teach Elementary and Intermediate level Japanese language courses in the evening on Zoom and in person. JCCC is located in Overland Park, KS, the second largest city in the state of Kansas and part of the greater Kansas City Metro. The Kansas City Metro is known for its museums, restaurants, and music and art scenes. JCCC is similarly dedicated to creating and maintaining a rich cultural community, with an award-winning contemporary art museum and center for the performing arts located on campus. The Foreign Language Department is part of the Communications Division. Many of our students are non-traditional, military veterans, immigrants, international and first-generation college students. JCCC has a diverse student population and is dedicated to increasing its diversity. The successful applicant for this job will teach the equivalent of 5-10 credit hours per semester in Japanese or will serve as a substitute for day and/or evening courses. This person will perform other duties expected of adjunct faculty, to include collaborating and working successfully with other full-time and adjunct faculty in the Foreign Language department and other duties as assigned. Additional responsibilities: Provide extra and co-curricular opportunities for Japanese language students; Participate in the planning and administration of all departmental initiatives; Participate in on-campus events promoting languages; Complete ACTFL and/or other departmental training. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates will be interviewed using Zoom and will be asked to demonstrate a 30 minute Zoom class. Required Qualifications
M.A. degree in Japanese or language pedagogy, literature, culture, second language acquisition, applied linguistics, or related field with native or near native fluency (JLPT N1 level). Demonstrated knowledge of using technology in the classroom. Demonstrated understanding of the climate of post-secondary institutions. Demonstrated knowledge of ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Demonstrated ability to teach elementary and intermediate level Japanese language courses. Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrated knowledge of using technology in teaching. Demonstrated 2 years teaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or 4 years of high school teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Japanese, East Asian Languages or Cultures or Linguistics with a focus on the Japanese language. Demonstrated ability to teach Elementary and Intermediate level Japanese language courses. Demonstrated ability to teach online using Zoom or a platform similar to Zoom. Documentation from ACTFL (OPI) of advanced, mid or higher in Japanese. Ability to teach Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish with HLC credentials. To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions. Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to: Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. About JCCC
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That is five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture, not to mention competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm. Equal Employment Opportunity
JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with various civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries concerning JCCC’s compliance with nondiscrimination policies may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. For details, contact information has been removed in this refinement. Disclosure
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. Finalists for this position may be subject to criminal background investigations. Some departments may require pre-employment tests or submission of certified transcripts for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, apply prior to the review date listed in posting. If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources. How to Apply
To apply, please visit: careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497357 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency.
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Johnson County Community College
— Adjunct Japanese Professor, Academic Affairs | Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty, Exempt | Work Schedule: Varies depending on department needs, 20 hours per week | Pay Range: AJCR $1,208-$1,344 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience | Benefits Category: Partial benefits. Position Summary
The Foreign Language department is seeking a Japanese adjunct professor to substitute and/or teach Elementary and Intermediate level Japanese language courses in the evening on Zoom and in person. JCCC is located in Overland Park, KS, the second largest city in the state of Kansas and part of the greater Kansas City Metro. The Kansas City Metro is known for its museums, restaurants, and music and art scenes. JCCC is similarly dedicated to creating and maintaining a rich cultural community, with an award-winning contemporary art museum and center for the performing arts located on campus. The Foreign Language Department is part of the Communications Division. Many of our students are non-traditional, military veterans, immigrants, international and first-generation college students. JCCC has a diverse student population and is dedicated to increasing its diversity. The successful applicant for this job will teach the equivalent of 5-10 credit hours per semester in Japanese or will serve as a substitute for day and/or evening courses. This person will perform other duties expected of adjunct faculty, to include collaborating and working successfully with other full-time and adjunct faculty in the Foreign Language department and other duties as assigned. Additional responsibilities: Provide extra and co-curricular opportunities for Japanese language students; Participate in the planning and administration of all departmental initiatives; Participate in on-campus events promoting languages; Complete ACTFL and/or other departmental training. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates will be interviewed using Zoom and will be asked to demonstrate a 30 minute Zoom class. Required Qualifications
M.A. degree in Japanese or language pedagogy, literature, culture, second language acquisition, applied linguistics, or related field with native or near native fluency (JLPT N1 level). Demonstrated knowledge of using technology in the classroom. Demonstrated understanding of the climate of post-secondary institutions. Demonstrated knowledge of ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Demonstrated ability to teach elementary and intermediate level Japanese language courses. Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrated knowledge of using technology in teaching. Demonstrated 2 years teaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or 4 years of high school teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Japanese, East Asian Languages or Cultures or Linguistics with a focus on the Japanese language. Demonstrated ability to teach Elementary and Intermediate level Japanese language courses. Demonstrated ability to teach online using Zoom or a platform similar to Zoom. Documentation from ACTFL (OPI) of advanced, mid or higher in Japanese. Ability to teach Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish with HLC credentials. To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions. Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to: Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. About JCCC
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That is five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture, not to mention competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm. Equal Employment Opportunity
JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with various civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries concerning JCCC’s compliance with nondiscrimination policies may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. For details, contact information has been removed in this refinement. Disclosure
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. Finalists for this position may be subject to criminal background investigations. Some departments may require pre-employment tests or submission of certified transcripts for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, apply prior to the review date listed in posting. If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources. How to Apply
To apply, please visit: careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497357 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency.
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