Part Time ASL Instructor

Front Range Community College; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Front Range Community College is seeking a Part-Time Instructor for the Liberal Arts, Communication and Design school to teach ASL and Deaf Studies at various levels. Instructors may teach at different times, locations, and modalities to meet college needs, with occasional remote work and travel to all FRCC campuses.

You will collaborate with colleagues to create engaging curricula, support student success, and utilize technology to enhance critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in ASL, Deaf Studies, or related field.
• If not, Master’s degree plus 18 graduate credits in related degrees.
• Demonstrated expertise in ASL instruction and Deaf culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL and Deaf Studies instruction at multiple levels.
• Develop innovative curriculum to meet diverse student needs.

Skills

ASL

Deaf Studies

Curriculum Development

Education

Master’s degree in related field (ASL/Deaf Studies/Deaf Education/Sign Language Education/ASL Linguistics)

Master’s degree + 18 graduate credits in related degrees

Job description

This posting is an applicant pool for our campus(es) located in Longmont, CO (Boulder County Campus) and Westminster, CO (Westminster Campus). Applicants will be contacted by hiring manager(s) based on the needs of the college.

Please select your campus(es) of interest in the application by answering the appropriate supplemental questions.

Who We Are

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.

One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

Who You Are

As a part-time instructor in the Liberal Arts, Communication and Design school, you will provide instruction in all levels of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies, including certificate and/or transfer levels. Course assignments will be made based on experience.

You will work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success is your top priority. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills.

You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College.

This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

SALARY:

The pay range for Part-Time Instructors varies, depending on the type of course, the contact ratio and contact hours. Please refer to our Part-Time Instructor Pay Matrix(Download PDF reader) for detailed information.

BENEFITS:

Part-Time Instructors will have their hours measured on an annual basis to determine eligibility to enroll in medical health insurance only for the following benefit period. (See: Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information ).

SELECTION PROCESS:

This is an open talent pool. Applicants will be contacted based on the needs of the College. Open talent pools close on May 29 and reopen based on the needs of the College.

The selection process for this position will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Consideration will be made on the basis of a completed application package submitted by the candidate. Completed application package includes:

• A resume or CV;
• A letter of interest;
• A copy of official transcripts;
• A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and
• A list of courses and the semesters you have taught (if applicable).

Required Education/Training & Work Experience:

• A Master’s degree in one of several related degrees listed below.

OR

• A Master’s degree in any field, plus 18 graduate credits in one of the related degrees listed below.

Related Degree: ASL, Teaching ASL, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education, Sign Language Education, Deaf Interpreting or ASL Linguistics.

Equivalent Experience:

• Any Master’s with ASLPI of 4 or above OR with ASTLA Certification at the certified level.
• A Bachelor’s in ASL/Deaf Studies/Deaf Education/Deaf Interpreting with ASLPI of 4 or above OR with 18 grad credits in ASL/ Teaching ASL/Deaf Studies/Deaf Education/ Sign Language Education/Deaf Interpreting/ASL Linguistics.
• Any Bachelor’s with ASTLA Certification at the certified level or higher OR with 18 graduate credits in ASL/ Teaching ASL/Deaf Studies/Deaf Education/ Sign Language Education/ASL Linguistics

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.

For information on Front Range Community College’s Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, view FRCC’s Annual Security Report(Download PDF reader) .