Adjunct, ASL/English Interpreting

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 10,724 - 12,845; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Utah is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach ASL/English interpreting courses. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in American Sign Language. Responsibilities include preparing lectures, administering evaluations, and maintaining accurate classroom records. This position is on a contract-to-contract basis without future employment guarantees, emphasizing the importance of professional boundaries. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ASL/English Interpreting, or in ASL education, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Interpreter certification RID, NAD IV‑V, Utah CDI and/or Utah Professional.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to read/write standard English.

Responsibilities

• Teach ASL/English interpreting courses as assigned.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and classroom activities.
• Administer student evaluations and keep accurate classroom records.

Skills

Proficiency in American Sign Language

Effective communication skills

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Education

Bachelor's degree in ASL/English Interpreting or related field

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/English interpreting courses for the American Sign Language/English Interpreting program as assigned by the ASL/Interpreting Coordinator and/or the Associate Dean.

Position Details

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, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, 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 online‑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 ASL/English Interpreting, or in 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.
• Interpreter certification RID, NAD IV‑V, Utah CDI and/or Utah Professional.
• Teaching experience in ASL/English Interpreting.
• 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 ASL/English Interpreting or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years full‑time or five (5) years part‑time college‑level teaching experience in ASL/English Interpreting.

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.

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