Part Time - American Sign Language - Adjunct Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; Paxtonia (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Harrisburg's Communication Sciences and Disorders Program invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach ASL I, ASL II, and related courses in-person. Candidates should apply online with a CV/resume and a letter detailing certifications and teaching experience. All correspondence should be addressed to Dr.

Paul Evitts, CSD Program Chair. Teach undergraduate and/or graduate ASL and Deaf-related courses; background checks are required; remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ASL or a related field.
• Strong foundation in ASL proficiency.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to ASL and/or Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing individuals.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Deaf culture knowledge

Teaching ability or potential

Education

Master’s degree in ASL or related field

Tools

ASLTA Certification

RID Certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Harrisburg's Communication Sciences and Disorders Program has a part-time opening to teach our American Sign Language (ASL) classes (ASL I, ASL II) as well as potentially other courses related to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Candidates should apply online and submit a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and a letter of application indicating certifications and teaching experience. Please note that all classes are offered in-person and this is not a remote opening. All correspondence should be addressed to Dr. Paul Evitts, CSD Program Chair.

Job Duties

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to ASL and/or Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing individuals.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ASL or a related field.
• Strong foundation in ASL proficiency.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the university level.
• Certification from American Sign Language Teacher’s Association (ASLTA), Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or related agency.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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