American Sign Language Adjunct

South Piedmont Community College; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Wisconsin is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for American Sign Language. This role involves providing quality education and facilitating learning through various methods, including online and in-person classes. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is required, and candidates should possess strong teaching skills and a commitment to student success. Flexible scheduling options are available, accommodating both day and evening classes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, or a related field is required.
• Experience in a community college setting preferred.
• Online teaching experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their goals.
• Deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies.
• Maintain and submit all required class records on time.

Skills

Teaching skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of American Sign Language

Commitment to student success

Education

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

The American Sign Language (ASL) Adjunct Instructor at South Piedmont Community College provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the School of Arts and Sciences. Class offerings may include Elementary ASL I and Elementary ASL.

Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Facilitate and deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies that promote student success in a learning-centered environment
• Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and classroom activities designed to support student success
• Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course level
• Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
• Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
• Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
• Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time
• Ensure courses and syllabi are set up by applicable deadlines as established by your supervisor
• Accept teaching assignments scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, American Sign Language (ASL), Special Education (with appropriate emphasis in deaf education), Communication (with appropriate emphasis such as deaf education), Bicultural or Bilingual Education (with appropriate emphasis such as deaf education)
• OR Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the above disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• All SPCC courses use Canvas as a course delivery system. Upon hiring, adjuncts must successfully complete Canvas training experience or provide documented proof of Canvas experience.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.

Posting Number

Posting Number JP00005FY15-16

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? (Open Ended Question)
• * Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain. (Open Ended Question)
• * Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * Please select your Master’s degree area.
  • Deaf Education
  • Deaf Studies
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Special Education (with appropriate emphasis in deaf education)
  • Communication (with appropriate emphasis in deaf education)
  • Bicultural or Bilingual Education (with appropriate emphasis such as deaf education)
  • Master's degree in other area with 18 graduate hours in the above disciplines
  • Other
• * Please describe your qualifying credentials to teach American Sign Language. (Open Ended Question)