Part-Time ASL Interpreter — College (9‑Month)

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary posted: $30-33/hr

9-month academic-year schedule

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide real-time interpretation across academic courses, meetings, and campus programs. The role supports Deaf and Hard of Hearing students within the Office of Access and Disability Services, coordinating with a full-time interpreter for coverage and maintaining confidentiality under FERPA.

The position is 20–25 hours per week during the academic year, with a 9-month schedule and a target start date in August.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated interpreting experience in educational or comparable environments.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and in both oral and written English.
• RID certification (NIC, CI/CT, or equivalent) or eligibility.
• Knowledge of deafness and deaf culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time ASL/English interpretation for academic courses, labs, meetings, and campus events.
• Deliver accurate, complete, and culturally appropriate interpretation in real time in voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and impartiality.
• Adhere to RID Code of Professional Conduct and stay current on interpreting developments.
• Collaborate with the full-time ASL Interpreter for team interpreting and coverage.
• Review syllabi and materials in advance and prepare discipline-specific vocabulary.
• Coordinate weekly assignments and adjust class schedules for coverage.
• Support continuity of services and assist with scheduling and events.

Skills

ASL fluency

English proficiency

RID certification

Deaf culture knowledge

Commitment to accessibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Villanova University is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide real-time interpretation across academic courses, meetings, and campus programs. The role supports Deaf and Hard of Hearing students within the Office of Access and Disability Services, coordinating with a full-time interpreter for coverage and maintaining confidentiality under FERPA.

The position is 20–25 hours per week during the academic year, with a 9-month schedule and a target start date in August.