Instructor - Asian Religious Studies

Langara College • Redmond, WA

1d • CA$46 - CA$142 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Asian Studies teaches a variety of courses relating to East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia and religions from those areas. This posting is for individuals with the ability to teach the courses listed below for the fall semester ASIA 1120: Religions of the East Online, Asynchronous ASIA 1140: Cross-Cultural Perspectives I M&W: 12:30-14:20 ASIA 2250: Buddhism M & W: 10:30-12:20 ASIA2260: Asian Mythology W: 18:30-21:20 Course content and learning outcomes are established for each course. The instructor will be responsible for updating content, preparing lectures and slide decks as needed, drafting, and marking assignments/quizzes/examinations, holding office hours, and communicating with students through email regarding the course material. In addition to the teaching responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to be available to participate in departmental activities and meetings.

Requirements

• Degree M.A. (minimum) or Ph.D. (preferred) in Asian Religious Studies, Asian Studies or related disciplines
• Demonstrated post-secondary teaching experience of both online and in-person courses related to the courses above
• Available to teach during the schedule above
• At least advanced or near native level competency in one of Asian languages and recent research experience in Asia

Responsibilities

• Updating content
• Preparing lectures and slide decks as needed
• Drafting and marking assignments/quizzes/examinations
• Holding office hours
• Communicating with students through email regarding the course material
• Participating in departmental activities and meetings

Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level