Part-Time Faculty - American Sign Language and Deaf Studies (Day Programs)

Framingham State University; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 7,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Framingham State University seeks part-time faculty to teach American Sign Language and Deaf Studies in the day program. Courses may be online, hybrid, or in-person, with development of syllabi and instructional materials.

Candidates should have a Master’s in a related field and two years of university teaching experience, plus a national interpreting credential. Deaf candidates may submit a portfolio and there is a preference for those with terminal degrees.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field; bachelor's with teaching experience considered.
• Two years of university-level teaching experience required for ASL.
• National interpreting credential required for ASL candidates; portfolio accepted for Deaf candidates.

Responsibilities

• Teach American Sign Language/English Interpreting or Deaf Studies courses.
• Deliver teaching in online, hybrid, or face-to-face formats.
• Develop syllabi and instructional materials.
• Assess student performance.
• Provide mentorship to students.

Skills

University-level teaching

Interpreting credential

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree (teaching experience considered)

PhD or terminal degree

Job description

Part-Time Faculty - American Sign Language and Deaf Studies (Day Programs)

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - meeting a public need to promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU seven Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity and led to our recognition in the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach \"truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral.\" Early leaders found this motto \"speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement.\" LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

***PLEASE NOTE, THERE MAY BE NO CURRENT OPENINGS IN THIS AREA, BUT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED HERE WILL BE REVIEWED AS OPENINGS OCCUR.***

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES FOR PART-TIME FACULTY:

Teachcourse(s) in American Sign Language/English Interpreting or Deaf Studies.

Teach in online, hybrid, or face-to-face formats.

Develop syllabi and instructional materials.

Assess student performance.

Provide assistance and mentorship to students.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in a related field. Bachelor's degree candidates with teaching experience may be considered.

Evidence of expertise, scholarly activity, or creative work appropriate to the discipline.

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracismin the curriculum and the classroom.

Candidates teaching ASL must have two years of university-level teaching experience and a national interpreting credential; Deaf candidates can submit a portfolio demonstrating skills and experience equivalent to national certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or other terminal degree in related field.
• Successful college teaching experience.

Additional Information:

This posting is for potentialpart-time, non-benefited, day program faculty positions in theWorld LanguagesDepartment. The current salary rate for a typical lecture course (4 contact hours) taught by a new part-time faculty member in the day programis $7,231.12, paid through bi-weekly payroll direct deposit. Rates may varyfor other course types based on contact hour equivalencies.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.