ASL/English Interpreting Program Director & Lecturer

University of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire in Manchester seeks applicants for a full-time lecturer position to offer instruction and to serve as the ASL/English Interpreting program director. The role includes coordinating the program, revising curriculum, advising students, and recruiting engaged with the Deaf community.

The teaching load is six courses per year. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in interpretation or related field and active national certification; PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Interpretation, Linguistics, or related field is required and excellence in teaching and administration experience is expected.
• Applicants must be certified interpreters who are active in the interpreting profession.
• Active national certification as granted by RID or NAD is required.
• Membership/participation in Conference for Interpreter Trainers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the ASL/English Interpreting program including supervision of and collaboration with the assistant director and adjunct faculty.
• Revise/update curriculum as needed.
• Serve as an informal advisor to students in the program.
• Create and/or participate in recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate program events and maintain connections with the Deaf community and interpreting colleagues.
• Teach six courses in ASL/English translation or interpretation with a 3-course per semester load.

Skills

Pedagogy

Administration

Interpreting certification

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in Interpretation, Linguistics, or related field

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

GoReact

TWA

Job description

University of New Hampshire in Manchester seeks applicants for a full-time lecturer position to offer instruction and to serve as the ASL/English Interpreting program director. The role includes coordinating the program, revising curriculum, advising students, and recruiting engaged with the Deaf community.

The teaching load is six courses per year. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in interpretation or related field and active national certification; PhD is preferred.