Adjunct, American Sign Language

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Murray (UT); On-site; USD 6,300 - 7,400; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture courses as assigned. The role is pool-based, with reviews as positions become available, and requires campus presence to foster in-person learning.

Proficiency in ASL and the ability to communicate at a high professional and academic level are required. The position is paid $1,056 per instructional unit and includes typical adjunct terms on a

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language with ability to converse fluently in ASL at a high level.
• Teaching experience in ASL.
• Ability to read and write standard English.
• Ability to use computer technology and programs (email, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach ASL and Deaf culture courses as assigned by ASL/Interpreting Coordinator.
• Deliver lectures and classroom activities following curriculum outlines.
• Prepare and administer student evaluations and maintain records.
• Provide ADA accommodations as directed and engage with diverse students and staff.
• Maintain on-site campus presence and engage in in-person relationships.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Reading/writing English

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in ASL / related field

Job description

Job Overview

Under department supervision, the faculty member will teach (including team-teaching) ASL, or Deaf culture courses for the American Sign Language program as assigned by the ASL/Interpreting Coordinator and/or the Associate Dean.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.

Responsibilities

1. In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.


2. Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.


3. Follows the course curriculum outline, prepares and delivers lectures and other classroom activities.


4. Prepares and administers student evaluations.


5. Keeps accurate classroom records.


6. Provides ADA accommodations as directed.


7. Answers questions about courses.


8. Follows SLCC policies and procedures.


9. Proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required.


10. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.


11. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses. You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time. You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language, ASL education, Linguistics, or a related field (e.g. Deaf Studies or Deaf Education) from an accredited college or university is required.


2. Proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required.


3. Teaching experience in ASL.


4. Ability to read and write standard English.


5. Ability to use computer technology and programs, including email, spreadsheets, and program specific applications.


6. Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in American Sign Language or related field preferred.


2. Three (3) years full-time or five (5) years part-time college-level teaching experience in American Sign Language.


3. Appropriate certification(s) also required such as ASLTA, CDI, RID, NIC (National Interpreter Certification) and membership in ASLTA and/or RID.