Adjunct Sign Language/American Sign Language Instructor

Antelope Valley College; Del Sur (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A California community college is seeking applications for an adjunct Sign Language/American Sign Language Instructor. Responsibilities include instructing students in the assigned discipline and potentially teaching during various times and locations. Candidates must possess the appropriate degree alongside relevant experience and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of students. This role offers part-time work with a commitment to equal employment opportunity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of professional experience or Associate's degree with six years of professional experience.
• Understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• No equivalency required.
• Option C: Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Sign Language/American Sign Language.
• Teach courses during day, evening, online, and/or off-campus.

Skills

Teaching experience

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with required experience

Associate's degree + 6 years professional experience

Equivalency

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following discipline: Sign Language/American Sign Language Instructor.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Instruct students in the assigned discipline. Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, online and/or off-campus sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must meet one of the following requirements

• Most current Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community Colleges: Any Bachelor's degree AND two years of professional experience OR any Associate's degree AND six years of professional experience OR equivalency
• Antelope Valley College Equivalency: No Equivalency
• AND Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students (Assembly Bill 1725; Education Code 87360).

OTHER INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

VISA

AVC does not sponsor visas.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police