Adjunct Faculty: American Sign Language (ASL)

Aims Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 14,474 - 41,883; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employees

Access to PERC gym

Free parking on all campuses

PERA employer benefits

Job summary

Aims Community College in Colorado is looking for a part-time faculty member to teach American Sign Language courses. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in ASL or a related field and demonstrate effective communication skills in ASL.

This role involves teaching classes at various times and locations and requires compliance with college policies. Benefits include a tuition waiver for employees and a range of possible wages depending on course load.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent with 18 graduate-level credit hours in American Sign Language.
• Ability to communicate effectively in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1000 & 2000-level ASL courses in person.
• Maintain compliance with College policies.
• Design and evaluate curriculum for courses.

Skills

Effective communication in American Sign Language

Education

Master’s degree in American Sign Language or related field

Job description

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The faculty member will conduct assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the College’s philosophy and purpose. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. This is a part-time faculty position teaching college-level American Sign Language (ASL) courses. Occasional travel may be required.

Job Duties

• Teach 1000 & 2000-level American Sign Language courses in person.
• Maintain compliance with the provisions of the College’s part-time faculty position description and College Policies and Procedures.
• Teach at any scheduled time including evenings and weekends as assigned by Department Chair or Academic Dean.
• Teach at any College location (Fort Lupton, Greeley, Loveland, Windsor) as assigned.
• Provide effective and high quality instruction by continually refining and modernizing curriculum to remain educationally sound and meet the high standards of the College.
• Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum using written plans.
• Post and maintain teaching and office hour schedules.
• Use alternative delivery technology in lecture and laboratory instruction to enhance student learning.
• Embrace and apply the provisions of the institutional Mission, Vision and Philosophy.
• Apply learning-centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly defined outcomes for student learning.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in American Sign Language or master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate-level credit hours in American Sign Language.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in American Sign Language effectively.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Benefits

• Wages range from $1,297.00 per credit to $3,753.00 per credit; part-time employees receive pro-rated pay based on enrollment.
• Tuition waiver for employees on Aims courses.
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employees and one guest.
• Aims Discount program.
• Free parking on all campuses.
• PERA employer benefits (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits).
• Additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs available.

Background Check

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require industry-specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. A conviction does not automatically preclude candidates; the nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.