German Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Continuous recruitment for part-time German Instructor positions. Applications will be reviewed as vacancies arise.

About the Role

Fresno City College values the ability to serve students from diverse cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success through collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners dedicated to closing equity gaps.

An equity-minded individual is a person who:

• Understands the importance of holding educators accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views their elimination as an individual and collective responsibility;
• Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
• Supports institutional practices that develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
• Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across internal and external communities.

Fresno City College seeks leaders who prioritize student-centered approaches, mentorship, and collaboration in a collegial environment. The ideal candidate will share the college’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2021-2022 academic year, the college enrolled over 34,000 students, with 60% identifying as Latinx, 11% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% as Black/African American, 20% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 3% as multiracial. Fresno City College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part-time schedule of German courses as assigned;
• Use a variety of pedagogies and integrate instructional delivery systems, including technology for face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff;
• Employ effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adhering to institutionally approved curriculum and course outlines;
• Evaluate student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, and oral responses in alignment with course objectives;
• Provide course syllabi to students;
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Submit all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teach assignments in various instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Fulfill all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to equity-minded practice in the classroom;
• Master’s in German; or
• Bachelor’s in German and Master’s in another language or linguistics; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency petition if degrees do not match exactly).

Qualifications

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, with an understanding of historical exclusion patterns in higher education;
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to support racially minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience working with students of diverse cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities;
• Experience supporting traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth;
• Ability to facilitate multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds;
• Experience with and sensitivity to under-prepared and high-need students at the community college;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success;
• Proficiency with computers and technologies used in high-quality instruction;
• Strong communication skills with students and staff;
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
• Understanding of the community college mission and goals.

Pay

Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule. Salary classification placements are based on education and experience as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

For more information, refer to the SCCD & SCFT Part-Time Faculty Agreement.

About the College

As the first community college in California, Fresno City College has a proud history of leadership in education. Located near the Tower District and downtown Fresno, the college is committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion. It prioritizes equitable outcomes and student success through anti-racist practices.

Mission: Fresno City College provides access to equity-centered, quality, innovative educational programs and support services. It fosters a culture of anti-racism, creating dynamic communities of respect and inquiry to support student success and lifelong learning while contributing to the sustainable economic, social, and cultural development of the region.

Vision: Fresno City College aspires to build upon its equity-centered mission, normalizing a culture of racial equity and anti-racism. It aims to foster a community of belonging, affirmation, and validation, using collective influence to transform lives in the Central Valley and beyond.

Core Values:

• Equity-Mindedness: Addressing inequities in student outcomes and reassessing practices with race-consciousness and awareness of historical exclusion in higher education.
• Social Justice: Removing institutional barriers and validating students’ lived experiences through data-driven solutions.
• Sustainable Social and Economic Mobility: Breaking extractive and racist systems to empower marginalized communities and foster trans-generational economic growth.