San Mateo County Community College District

Part-Time Chinese Instructor (Pool)

Location
San Mateo, CA
Pay
$89 – $151 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 2, 2026

About this position

Part-Time Chinese Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach courses offered in the Chinese curriculum. Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours. Maintain expertise in current practice and technologies. Serve as a member of division and college committees. Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs. Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:The full range of community college courses in Chinese, ranging from beginning to advanced level, including a native-level grasp of the Chinese language, and the ability to teach in the discipline The use of technology in foreign language education and the willingness to expand its use Skills and Abilities:Recent successful experience teaching or preparation to teach developmental and college-transfer level courses in Chinese Commitment to staying abreast with the latest developments in Chinese education Reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and examine its effect critically Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles in developmental and transfer courses Use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning and encourage them to become self-regulated learners Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter Motivate students to develop higher-order thinking skills Ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the community college mission Desire to work collaboratively with other teachers to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success Job Requirements:Master's or above in Chinese OR Bachelor's in Chinese AND Master's or above in another language or linguistics OR the equivalent (see below). Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications. Additional Information: Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor. Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX Work Demands The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available. Frequent hearing and sp

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$10,200/ course, n=301

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