Adjunct Faculty Pool - American Sign Language (SIGN)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for American Sign Language with a Master’s Degree in the field or related. The role involves effective instruction and evaluation of student performance.

Candidates should possess teaching experience at the college level, and skills in online and blended course delivery are preferred. This is a part-time faculty position based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required in relevant fields.
• Teaching experience preferably at the college level.
• Skills in online and blended course delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in American Sign Language.
• Meet classes regularly and evaluate student performance.
• Cover classes when necessary and meet submission deadlines.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in American Sign Language

Master’s Degree with 18+ graduate credits in American Sign Language

Job description

Compensation

Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule. Salary Compensation Type: Salary. Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 2.25. Grade: Department: Instruction.

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment.

Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Meet all classes regularly, on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.
• Teach the learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.
• Make arrangements for appointments with students as needed.
• Make arrangements with the department chair or associate dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades, assessments, or other required information on students.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in American Sign Language
• Master’s Degree in any field with 18+ graduate credits in American Sign Language

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level
• Teaching experience in the community college setting
• In‑person, online, and blended course delivery skills.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.