Adjunct, American Sign Language

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 1,454,745; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Utah Retirement Systems

Engaging work environment in a diverse community

Job summary

A leading community college in Utah seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the American Sign Language program. The role involves teaching ASL and Deaf culture courses, maintaining classroom records, and ensuring ADA accommodations. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in ASL are required, alongside teaching experience. The college values diversity, and candidates must communicate effectively with a diverse student body. This position is paid per instructional unit and involves no guarantee of continued employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in American Sign Language, ASL education, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language required for effective communication.
• Teaching experience in ASL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach ASL and Deaf culture courses under department supervision.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and provide accommodations as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in American Sign Language

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Education

Bachelor's degree in American Sign Language or related field

Master's degree in American Sign Language or related field

Tools

Computer technology and programs

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary: 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.

Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester‑by‑semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Follows the course curriculum outline, prepares and delivers lectures and other classroom activities.
• Prepares and administers student evaluations.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Provides ADA accommodations as directed.
• Answers questions about courses.
• Follows SLCC policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required.
• Teaching experience in ASL.
• Ability to read and write standard English.
• Ability to use computer technology and programs, including email, spreadsheets, and program specific applications.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in American Sign Language or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years full‑time or five (5) years part‑time college‑level teaching experience in American Sign Language.
• Appropriate certification(s) also required such as ASLTA, CDI, RID, NIC (National Interpreter Certification) and membership in ASLTA and/or RID.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open‑access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four‑year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates.

Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world‑class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.