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Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Language Resident in Korean
Job Details and Requirement:
APPROXIMATE HOURLY PAY RATE:
$26.00 PER HOUR
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Claremont McKenna College invites applications for a Language Resident in Korean expected to begin August 20, 2023 and to extend through May 30, 2024. The Language Resident will work with course instructors in Korean language classes, teach small-group conversation classes, and organize Korean program events with the instructors. The position will be a term appointment for one academic year, with the possibility of renewal dependent on performance and department needs.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the course instructors in Korean, the Language Resident performs or works independently/collaboratively to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Lead language conversation classes : 10 to 12 sessions of weekly small-group conversation classes per semester. Well-organized teaching materials from previous years are available. Resident is responsible for preparing their classes, including the lesson plans and gathering of necessary materials. Students will practice with the language resident the materials covered in regular classes. The conversation classes, hence, should be taught in coordination with regular courses. Conduct two weekly language tables (2 hours). Resident ought to brainstorm conversation topics and actively seek to talk with different groups of students. Meet weekly with faculty advisors to discuss teaching plans, resident duties, potential activities, and any concerns. Hold two hours of office hours weekly for assisting students. Organize cultural activities (often with the course instructors) such as cooking Korean dishes with students, dinner nights, game nights, film screenings, and possible outings in the target language; Participate in Korea-related events including Korean Club events on campus. Act as cultural coordinator; encourage students to use their language skills, exchange cultural ideas, and help students explore culture through the use of a range of media (i.e., films, music, and the internet). Attend departmental meetings when necessary. Report all hours worked in the Workday attendance
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION:
A minimum Bachelor’s degree preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Korean. Experience teaching Korean or any other language and degree related to Korean language and culture, language teaching, and (applied) linguistics are preferred.
HOURS: The regular hours for this position will be limited up to 20 hours per week. Hours may vary due to needs of the department.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a non-exempt position.
This is a temporary, part-time position.
This is a non-benefits eligible position.
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the duties and responsibilities of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.
Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant’s acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.
