Instructor, Sign Language - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks an Instructor, Sign Language - Adjunct to provide quality instruction in basic to advanced sign language, supporting student success and a diverse learning environment. Responsibilities include developing learner-centered lesson plans, employing varied teaching strategies and technology, maintaining student records, and adhering to college policies.

Requires Bachelor’s degree and RID/ASLTA certification; two years’ sign language interpreting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a concentration in Interpreting/American Sign Language/Deaf Studies & Deaf Education Discipline.
• National certification from RID or ASLTA certification.
• Two years’ experience as a sign language interpreter.

Responsibilities

• Teach sign language with learner-centered lesson planning and diverse learning strategies.
• Incorporate technology, distance learning, and varied instructional materials.
• Maintain student records and adhere to college policies and deadlines.
• Provide quality instruction and participate in professional development and department activities.

Skills

Multi-task

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interpreting/ASL/Deaf Studies

RID or ASLTA Certification

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Instructor, Sign Language - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time: Part-time

Job Description: Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC )are responsible for supporting student success by creating anoptimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managingeffective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative workrelationships with other faculty and staff, supporting collegeadministrative requirements, and maintaining competency in theirinstructional field. He/she will be responsible for qualityinstruction and for effective participation and interest in thetotal affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will be responsible forproviding quality instruction to prepare and teach students thenecessary skills in basic to advanced sign language. The communityeducation program consists of a wide variety of personal enrichmentclasses and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity oflife-long learning educational needs within the community.

Teaching

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials fordifferent learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technologyin classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment thatsupports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional supportmaterials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomesin courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

• participating in professional development activities tomaintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials orlicensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities toadvance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep ofassigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment andinstructional materials and maintaining safe workingconditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) inaccordance with established deadlines using a variety oftechnology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor,Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

Student Support

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students todevelop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources whenappropriate

• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:adaptability, communication, information processing, problemsolving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution witha concentration in Interpreting/American Sign Language/Deaf Studies& Deaf Education Discipline.
• National certification from the Registry of Interpreters forthe Deaf ( RID ) or certification from the American Sign LanguageTeachers Association ( ASLTA ).

Education Preferred

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with aconcentration in Interpreting/American Sign Language/Deaf Studies& Deaf Education Discipline.

Experience Required

• Two years’ experience as a sign language interpreter.
• Teaching and/or industry training in any of the followingformats: teaching courses, training sessions, conductingprofessional development workshops, and/or other continuingeducation seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than two years’ experience as a sign languageinterpreter.

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment tothe nature and role of the Community College, particularly its“open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal andprofessional competence for the responsibilities assigned. TheInstructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task
2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technologysolutions.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

1. Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates asrequired; other required trainings may be added as needed):
2. Reporting Requirements
3. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire;annual refresher thereafter)
4. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresherthereafter)
5. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
6. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
7. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
8. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30days of hire)

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Classroom Setting
3. Various GTCC campuses

Other:

Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, arerequired.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2019-009-TEMP-P

Open Date

10/30/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Other
5. License/Certification