Adjunct Faculty Credit - American Sign Language

Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Sick/personal business leave

Professional development program

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking an adjunct instructor for American Sign Language courses starting January 2024. The ideal candidate will facilitate engaging learning experiences both on-campus and virtually. A bachelor's degree or relevant credential in American Sign Language is required, along with ASLTA certification or equivalent. Candidates must indicate their teaching availability in their cover letter. This position offers competitive adjunct pay and benefits such as college tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or appropriate credential in the field.
• Familiarity with teaching American Sign Language.
• Teaching experience at high school or college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory American Sign Language 101 and 102 courses.
• Conduct classes on campus or virtually via live synchronous courses.
• Engage students in an interactive and effective manner.

Skills

Ability to teach interactively

Familiarity with virtual learning environments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

ASLTA certification or ASLPI Level 4

Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI or DI)

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Overview

Starting Pay Rate: Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale. The pay rates are aligned with the terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php.

Schedule Information

On campus or remote: days and/or evenings depending upon course schedule. This role is an on-campus role; candidates will be required to teach courses onsite.

• This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for the above subjects. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews.

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Your application can remain "Under Review by Committee" for 18 months. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs.harpercollege.edu with your username and password.

Job Description

The World Languages Department at Harper College invites applicants for the position of adjunct instructor of American Sign Language. The instructor will teach introductory American Sign Language 101 and 102 courses beginning in January 2024. The position requires the ability to quickly learn Harper's virtual learning and course management system, Blackboard. The instructor will teach on the college campus or virtually via live synchronous courses. Successful candidates teach in an interactive and engaging way. Applicants should indicate their availability to teach day or evening courses, on campus or virtual courses in the cover letter.

Education Requirements

A bachelor's degree and/or appropriate credential in the field, ASLTA certification or ASLPI Level 4, or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI or DI).

Experience Requirements

Preferred teaching experience at the high school or college level or the equivalent of at least one year's full-time non-teaching work experience in the field.

Required Documents

A CV and cover letter are required to complete the application process.

• Official transcripts are required upon hire.
• Employment contingent upon a Criminal Background Check.
• Employment sponsorship is not available.

Applicable Benefits

We offer a competitive, semester-by-semester adjunct pay, with Harper tuition waivers, sick/personal business leave, and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Professional Development Program.