Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks an adjunct ASL faculty member to prepare and deliver ASL courses, create syllabi and materials, and assess student work. The role requires teaching ASL or ASL interpreting with strong communication and organizational skills.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in ASL or related field with ASL coursework, or ASLTA/RID certification, and demonstrate native or near-native ASL fluency. Adjunct status requires Ohio residency and onsite availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ASL or related field with 18 graduate hours in ASL or ASL interpreting.
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in ASL or ASL interpreting.
• ASLTA or RID certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in ASL, ASL interpreting, or related field.
• ASLPI rating 4 or 5 (Level 3 may be considered).
• SLPI Advanced level; Advanced Plus considered.
• Native or near-native fluency in ASL.
• Understanding of ASL grammar and structure.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Active professional memberships.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework, and handouts.
• Evaluates and grades student work and examinations.
• Maintains and submits attendance records and grades by deadlines.
• Be available to students for coaching.
• Periodic meetings with supervisors and college stakeholders.

Skills

ASL instruction

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in ASL

Master’s in related field with ASL coursework

ASLTA or RID certification

Bachelor’s in ASL/ASL interpreting

ASLPI 4 or 5

SLPI Advanced

Native or near-native fluency in ASL

Membership in ASLTA/RID/CIT

Adv. Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6971

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in American Sign Language (ASL) or; master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate level course hours in ASL or ASL interpreting; or master's degree in related field with at least one or more of the following:

• Minimum 1-year teaching experience in ASL or ASL interpreting
• ASLTA or RID certification
• Bachelor’s degree in ASL, ASL interpreting, or related field
• Graduate of an Interpreter Training Program
• ASLPI rating level 4 or 5 (Level 3 may be considered based on additional qualifications)
• SLPI rating of Advanced or higher (Intermediate Plus may be considered based on additional qualifications)
• Native or near-native fluency in ASL
• Understanding of ASL grammar and structure
• Evidence of a strong commitment to professional development and staying current in the field of ASL
• Current membership in ASL Teachers’ Association (ASLTA). Ohio ASLTA, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in American Sign Language
• Experience applying diverse instructional strategies in response to student learning styles
• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $951.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.