ASL Basics Adjunct Instructor – Teach Sign Language

Triton College; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton College is hiring an adjunct instructor for American Sign Language Basics (ASL C01) in Continuing Education. The role requires teaching ASL with a focus on active learning and student success strategies, aligning with pre-approved course objectives.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or related field with teaching experience) and have at least three years of ASL experience. Responsibilities include syllabus creation, timely grading, and collaboration with department staff.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of ASL experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in field related to job posting or Bachelor’s degree in non-related field with one year of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes active learning and student success strategies in the classroom.
• Keeps up-to-date in teaching area/discipline including licenses, training or certificates as applicable.
• Teaches to pre-approved course objectives.
• Instructs students in the facts and skills pertaining to the assigned course(s).
• Considers the general and special needs of all students, and when necessary, seeks additional help from and/or refers students to other college support services.
• Electronically submit syllabi to appropriate department or division office.
• Creates, updates, and distributes to all students every semester a course syllabus according to the format required by Board policy.
• Submits midterm and final grade reports and attendance records by due dates and any other reports pertaining to assigned course within three business days after the last day of the section.
• Informs department coordinator and assistant dean in writing of any pending problem the instructor is aware or should be aware of that may have a detrimental effect on department, school, or college.
• Keeps students informed of course progress both verbally and electronically as appropriate.
• Informs students of relevant educational and occupational opportunities.
• Commits best resources to success of all of students by recognizing, understanding and embracing diversity.
• Conducts classes as scheduled and approved by dean’s office.
• Cooperates with department coordinator, department members, and the appropriate administrators in the development of curriculum, in the preparation and update of course syllabi, course outlines, selection of textbooks and assessment activities.
• Welcome to attend regular department/program meetings and college meetings as available.
• Utilizes appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Understands and appropriately utilizes all instructional technology as available in classrooms and labs.
• As appropriate maintains classroom and/or lab equipment in good order and, when needed, maintains an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
• When needed, recommends library books and other instructional materials and places reading materials on reserve in the library.
• Follows Student Handbook policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

ASL experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Triton College is hiring an adjunct instructor for American Sign Language Basics (ASL C01) in Continuing Education. The role requires teaching ASL with a focus on active learning and student success strategies, aligning with pre-approved course objectives.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or related field with teaching experience) and have at least three years of ASL experience. Responsibilities include syllabus creation, timely grading, and collaboration with department staff.