Foreign Language Instructor (French) Pool-Part-Time

Job Description

Cypress College is accepting applications for Part-time French Instructor positions. The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants to fill part-time assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.

Primary Purpose

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Evaluations of Foreign Degrees and Course Work

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in the language being taught OR
  • Bachelor’s in the language being taught AND
    • Master’s in another language or linguistics
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• The equivalent.
• Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District.
• Commitment to diversity.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent lower division or community college teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods.
• Ability to engage student interest to support a variety of learning styles.
• Ability to promote the use of instructional technology in curriculum delivery.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring historically and socially minoritized/marginalized communities such as African-American/Black, Chicanx/Latinx, Pacific Islander, Native American, women, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.