Contra Costa Community College District Is Hiring An Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) - Japanese

Join the diverse and vibrant community at Contra Costa College as a Temporary Japanese Language Instructor, contributing to culturally responsive and inclusive education.

Position Overview

Posting Number: F01328

Location: Contra Costa College

Salary: Competitive commensurate with experience

Description of Position

The Foreign Language Department is seeking applications for a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty position in Japanese, starting in January 2027. The successful candidate will teach transfer-level First- and Second-semester Japanese courses across various instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online synchronous and asynchronous, and hybrid formats. The role emphasizes engaging, inclusive teaching that supports student learning and incorporates a culturally responsive curriculum.

Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities and is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The student body includes historically disadvantaged groups such as African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. Situated in a socioeconomically diverse and culturally vibrant community, CCC seeks candidates aligned with our core values:

• Embracing community and student diversity 🌎
• Adopting a growth mindset and student-centered approach 🚀
• Committing to equity and eliminating barriers to college success 🔧
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching 📈

Inquiries

Irena Stefanova, Chair, Foreign Language Department
Email: istefanova@contracosta.edu

Position Details

• Status: Temporary
• EEO Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
• Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
• Department: C3006 - Foreign Language

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with established curriculum, course outlines, and schedules
• Create an environment fostering learning, discussion, and critical thinking
• Assess student progress and assign grades fairly
• Meet with students outside of class as needed
• Uphold professional conduct and ethics standards
• Maintain current knowledge of Japanese language and pedagogy
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member
• Maintain accurate academic records
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Japanese OR Bachelor's in Japanese plus a Master's in another language or Linguistics, or the equivalent.

Experience & Sensitivity: Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty.

Equivalency

If you believe you meet the minimum qualifications through equivalency, please complete the Equivalency Petition included in the application packet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
• Passion for teaching and student success
• Experience teaching transfer-level Japanese courses across multiple modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid)
• Ability to communicate effectively with students

Application Timeline

• Open Date: 05/06/2026
• Close Date: 07/31/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Employment Begins: Spring 2027
• Duration: 5 months

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12049

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Contra Costa Community College District values diversity and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This includes perceived characteristics or associations related to these attributes.