Part - Time Instructor, American Sign Language (ASL) - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Nevada System of Higher Education is seeking an experienced ASL lecturer to teach college-level American Sign Language and Deafness courses across multiple campuses in Clark County. The role involves developing syllabi, course materials, and evaluating student mastery to meet course outcomes.

The position requires advanced ASL competencies and prior ASL teaching experience. Availability for day, evening, and weekend courses is expected to support diverse student schedules.

Qualifications

• BA from a regionally accredited college or university, preferably Deafness related.
• Demonstrated ASL competencies at an advanced level.
• Experience teaching in ASL.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level ASL and Deafness courses.
• Develop syllabi and course materials.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies.
• Provide advising, recruitment activities and curriculum development.
• Teach at multiple campuses in Clark County.
• Be available to teach day, evening and weekend courses.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Teaching ASL

Curriculum development

Student advisement

Education

Bachelor's degree (Deafness related field)

Advanced ASL competencies

Job description

Job Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching college-level courses in the field of American Sign Language and Deafness.
• Develop syllabi and course materials.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.
• Provide an excellent teaching experience as well as student advisement, recruitment activities and program/curriculum development.
• Courses taught at multiple campuses in Clark County.
• Be available to teach day, evening and/or weekend courses.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA from a regionally accredited college or university. Bachelor’s Degree (Preferably in Deafness related field) from a regionally accredited College or University.
• Documented and demonstrated American Sign Language competencies at an advanced level.
• Experience teaching in ASL.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience working with interactive language laboratories.
• ASLTA certification (American Sign Language Teachers Association).
• RID Certification (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).

SALARY:

• $925.00 per credit for lecture per semester. Courses/Credits assigned may vary by semester.

Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by course availability.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

47.5%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, candidates must attach the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript(s)

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

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