Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in American Sign Language

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an instructor to teach American Sign Language (ASL). The role includes syllabus development, lesson planning, grading, and maintaining communication with students. Candidates must have proficiency in ASL and at least a Bachelor's degree, with teaching experience preferred. This is a part-time temporary position where faculty may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on performance and availability.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach a two-semester introductory sequence in ASL.
• Sign language interpreter certification or ASLTA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop syllabus aligned with departmental expectations.
• Plan lessons, assignments, and grading.
• Hold office hours and correspond with students.

Skills

Proficiency in ASL

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in ASL or related field

Job description

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics seeks one instructor: one to teach American Sign Language (ASL).

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations, lesson planning, assignment design, grading, office hours, correspondence with students, use of an online learning management system and/or other instructional software, course coordination meetings with other faculty members, and required orientation and training.

Positions typically require teaching in person on campus.

Part-time temporary faculty members may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies.

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications

• For ASL:
  • Proficiency in ASL at all the level necessary to teach the two-semester introductory sequence.
  • Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

• For ASL:
  • Sign language interpreter certification or ASLTA certification; ASLTA certification is preferred.
  • Experience teaching ASL.
  • Graduate degree in ASL or a closely related field.

Other Information

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

• 1) A cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.
• 2) A resume/curriculum vitae.

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on (DATE).

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Carlos Villacorta at [e-mail].

Background Screening

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Opportunity

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.