ASL & Interpreting: Part-Time Faculty Pool

Portland Community College; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Portland Community College is seeking qualified part-time instructors for ASL/English Interpreting to support its growing program. The role involves teaching for-credit ASL and interpreting courses, developing and sustaining curriculum, and coordinating with the Deaf community and advisory boards.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a related field and RID certification, with native or near-native ASL skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Interpreting, Interpreter Education, Intercultural Relations, Deaf Education, Linguistics or related field.
• RID Certification (CSC/CI/CT or NIC) OR ASLTA Certification
• Current membership in the Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)
• Three (3) years of experience teaching interpreting or American Sign Language in credit courses at the college level
• Native or near native ASL proficiency to be assessed through a proficiency interview

Responsibilities

• Teach for-credit ASL/Interpreting courses and contribute to curriculum development.
• Develop and maintain program equipment and facilities; ensure alignment with department goals.
• Engage with the Deaf community, Advisory Board, and partner employers to support program relevance.
• Support department operations and participate in college governance as needed.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpreting

Proficiency interview

Education

Master’s degree in Interpreting/related field

RID Certification (CSC/CI/CT or NIC)

CIT membership

Job description

Portland Community College is seeking qualified part-time instructors for ASL/English Interpreting to support its growing program. The role involves teaching for-credit ASL and interpreting courses, developing and sustaining curriculum, and coordinating with the Deaf community and advisory boards.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a related field and RID certification, with native or near-native ASL skills.