Part-time, Faculty - American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor

Allan Hancock College; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Allan Hancock College's American Sign Language program seeks applications to develop a pool of qualified, part-time faculty for in-person instructional vacancies across Santa Maria campus, Lompoc Valley Center, and CCAP locations as needed. Courses may include ASL 120/121 and other ASL offerings depending on need, with assignments in fall, spring, or summer sessions.

The college emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion, and equal opportunity employment; faculty responsibilities include

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with two years of professional experience.
• OR Associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes.

Skills

Teaching

Diversity awareness

Student-centered approach

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with 2+ years experience

Associate degree with 6+ years experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Position Summary

The American Sign Language program at Allan Hancock College is seeking applications to develop a qualified pool of part-time faculty for in-person instructional vacancies. The assignment may include classes at the Santa Maria campus, Lompoc Valley Center, and/or high school locations for College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) classes as needed. Positions may be available during the fall, spring, or summer sessions.

At Allan Hancock College, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Hancock's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Hancock's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. Allan Hancock College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The teaching assignment will include one or more courses offered in American Sign Language 120 (level 1) or American Sign Language 121 (level 2) or other ASL courses depending on need.

Essential Functions and Qualifications

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes.

• Knowledge of the college's Learning Management System (Canvas) is preferred.

• Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomical, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of staff and students.

Minimum Qualifications

Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.

OR

Any associate degree and six years of professional experience

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in American Sign Language OR Bachelor's degree in American Sign Language

Additional Information

SALARY INFORMATION:

* Lecture Rate: $56.46 to $86.44 per hour depending upon education and experience

* Lab Rate: $49.17 to $75.26 per hour depending upon education and experience

* Activity Rate: $36.33 to $56.69 per hour depending upon education and experience

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Allan Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.