Adjunct Faculty - American Sign Language (World Languages) - Monroe Community College

Monroe Community College; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 14 000 - 17 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach American Sign Language within the World Languages and Cultures Department. The position involves preparing lessons, delivering engaging instruction, and evaluating student performance per college guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, developing innovative teaching strategies, and contributing to student retention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Earned a master's degree or higher in a Deaf or ASL-related discipline from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Ability to teach courses in ASL within the department.
• Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing).
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Evidence of proficiency with technology.
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses.
• Ability to read and write in English and to communicate in ASL proficiently.

Responsabilités

• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in American Sign Language (ASL) within the World Languages and Cultures Department as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
• Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available.
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate.

Connaissances

ASL teaching

Communication skills

Online course development

Technology proficiency

English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree in Deaf/ASL field

Description du poste

Monroe Community College

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - American Sign Language (World Languages) - Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Adjunct Job Type: Part Time Posted On: Thu Oct 8 2026

Job Description:

Function of Position:

Adjunct faculty members report to the chairperson of the Department and the adjunct coordinator for their discipline. Adjunct faculty teach department courses and evaluate student performance per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for preparing lesson plans, creating appropriate teaching aids, and providing students with instructional materials and activities during class. Courses in the department may be assigned at the Brighton Campus and/or the Downtown Campus. Day or evening courses may be assigned. Adjunct faculty must maintain accurate records on students and submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College, including, but not limited to, attendance information, course information sheet, final exams, and final grades.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in American Sign Language (ASL) within the World Languages and Cultures Department as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
• Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. This includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned a master's degree or higher in a Deaf or ASL-related discipline from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Ability to teach courses in ASL within the department
• Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing)
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of proficiency with technology
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses
• Commitment to continued professional growth
• Ability to read and write in English and to communicate in ASL proficiently

Additional Information:

Pay Rate for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027: Determined by adjunct rank and ranges from $1,253- $1,528 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State:

Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously, and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants who are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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