Interpreter Mentoring & Advancement Program (IMAP)

William Woods University; Missouri; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

William Woods University is seeking certified sign language interpreters for a part-time mentoring role. This flexible position involves mentoring emerging professionals through structured feedback and guidance, ideal for dedicated interpreters who wish to contribute positively to the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of interpreting experience.
• Prior mentoring, teaching, or supervising experience preferred.
• Ability to support diverse learners respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with assigned mentees to provide feedback and guidance.
• Guide mentees in achieving professional goals.
• Collaborate with program leadership and maintain communication records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Feedback

Education

National certification (RID, BEI, or equivalent)

Job description

Department: School of Humanities

Reports To: Assistant Professor of Interpreting/Interpretation Studies in ASL-English

Job Type: This is a part time, exempt position.

General Description:

The Interpreter Mentoring & Advancement Program (IMAP) is seeking experienced and certified sign language interpreters to serve as mentors to emerging professionals. This role is ideal for dedicated interpreters who are passionate about supporting the growth and development of mentees through structured weekly meetings, skills feedback, and professional guidance.

Mentors will work under contract and be compensated with a stipend per assigned mentee. This position is flexible, remote-friendly, and suited for interpreters looking to give back to the field through meaningful one-on-one mentoring relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet weekly with each assigned mentee (approximately 1 hour/week).
• Provide structured feedback on interpreting samples (e.g., via GoReact, Zoom recordings, or live observations).
• Guide mentees in setting and achieving short- and long-term professional goals.
• Support mentees in developing ethical decision-making, language fluency, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with IMAP program leadership to monitor progress and report concerns or highlights.
• Maintain clear records of meetings, goals, and outcomes.
• Attend occasional mentor check-in sessions or training updates (remote).

Position Requirements:

• National certification (RID, BEI, or equivalent) in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of interpreting experience.
• Prior mentoring, teaching, or supervising experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and feedback skills.
• Ability to support diverse learners in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.
• Access to reliable internet and tools for virtual meetings and feedback.

Work Schedule:

Meet weekly with each assigned mentee (approximately one hour/week).

William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993.Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs.With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system.William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer