American Sign Language (ASL) - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,189,000 - 1,693,000; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach American Sign Language courses at daytime offerings in Dayton (Hope Center) and Mason (Courseview Campus). The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in interpreter education (master’s preferred) and demonstrate ASL proficiency and native-like signing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interpreter education or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• ASL proficiency with native or native-like signing skills.
• National Interpreting certification (RID/NIC) preferred.
• Evidence of successful prior ASL/interpreting teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to improving student learning with innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department as adjunct faculty.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi for assigned sections.
• Use appropriate teaching strategies and instructional technology.
• Modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success.
• Evaluate and return student work promptly to foster learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and final grades.
• Ensure confidentiality of student information and comply with deadlines.
• Respect credit hour limits per semester (not exceed 12).

Skills

ASL proficiency

Native signing

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interpreter education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title American Sign Language (ASL) - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number 05356

Department American Sign Language

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type Part-Time

Status Regular

Job Open Date 05/18/2026

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary The SinclairAmerican Sign Language ( ASL ) Program offers acomprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a deepunderstanding of American Sign Language ( ASL ), deaf culture, andinterpreting practices. Courses range from introductory levels toadvanced training, preparing students for careers in interpreting,captioning, and working with the Deaf community. The Sinclair ASL Program is currently seeking part-time(adjunct) faculty for daytime courses at The Hope Center in Dayton,Ohio and the Courseview Campus in Mason, Ohio. The starting pay forAdjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. Forthe full list of available courses to teach, please explore our coursecatalog .

This position is open only to applicants who residein Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform workwithin one of these states. Sinclair Community College restrictspart-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, andbenefits compliance requirements.

Why work for Sinclair College? The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunctfaculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development andeducation
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aide transition fromprofessional work to a teaching role

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way acontract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by thedepartment
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize studentlearning
• Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi for all assignedsections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, useavailable instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategiesto meet diverse student’s needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote studentsuccess
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promotelearning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to establisheddeadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in interpreter education orrelated field required; master’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in ASL is required; Native or native-like signingskills
• National Interpreting certification ( RID / NIC )preferred
• Evidence of successful prior teaching ( ASL /Interpreting)experience is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning throughinnovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the courseand program level
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills withthe capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse collegecommunity
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction

Supplemental Questions

1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in interpreter education or arelated field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you proficient in ASL with native or native-like signingskills?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you available to teach in-person during daytime hours(Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Please select your preferred location:
   • The Hope Center (Dayton, Ohio)
   • Courseview Campus (Mason, Ohio)
5. * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment,tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the statein which you currently reside or will perform work for thisposition.
   • Ohio
   • Indiana
   • Kentucky
   • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of thesestates.
6. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, andwill you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for awork visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicantsfor work visas.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do notrequire sponsorship now or in the future.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but willrequire sponsorship now or in the future.
   • No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Bachelor's Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Other