Part-Time Online American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor - POOL - MJC

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Part-Time Online ASL Instructor to teach American Sign Language courses. Responsibilities include course preparation, student evaluation, and maintaining academic standards in an online environment. Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, familiarity with online teaching frameworks, and a commitment to student diversity and success.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree; desired: Master’s in ASL or related field.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and the American Manual Alphabet.
• Experience teaching lower-division ASL classes online.

Responsibilities

• Teach online ASL courses and evaluate student progress.
• Advise students on educational matters and assist with course outcomes.
• Perform instructional duties as assigned by the Division Dean.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Online pedagogy

Fluency in ASL

Education

Bachelor's degree related to teaching

Master’s degree in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Education

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

Job Title:

Part-Time Online American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor - POOL - MJC

Site::

Modesto Junior College

Salary Range / Other:

The Hourly Range: $59.91 – $95.78
Doctorate Range: $70.60 to $98.30
(2021-2022 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Personnel new to the District are limited to a maximum 10th step placement based on previous experience: $93.01.

Benefits:

With the exception of Workers’ Compensation benefits; this classification is not eligible for District paid benefits.

Scope of Assignment:

Under the general supervision of the discipline Division Dean, will teach lower-division American Sign Language courses online in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, and class schedules; evaluate progress of student; advise students concerning educational matters; assess course learning outcomes; and perform other instructional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Discipline in which a Master’s degree is not generally expected or available but requires a related Bachelor’s with two

Desirable Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Education or equivalent.
Possession of an online teaching certificate from a recognized online instruction program such as @One (onefortraining), the Online Learning Consortium (onlinelearning consortium.org) or equivalent. Previous experience teaching lower-division online American Sign Language classes.
Experience using the Canvas Learning Management System.

Link to the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges:
https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/About-Us/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/Academic-Affairs/What-we-do/Curriculum-and-Instruction-Unit/Minimum-Qualifications/updated_cccco_2020_report_min_qualifications-a11y.pdf?la=en&hash=976FF09D36A5141E9710046EFF9CEC13F5AC80E7

Desirable Professional Characteristics:

• Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population, especially in the online modality.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competent in new online pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity
• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in the American Sign Language learning discipline, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, interests, and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the online classroom.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Example of Duties:

Teach courses in American Sign Language. Instructor must be fluent in ASL and the American Manual Alphabet. Prepare students to communicate with and interpret for deaf people

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.
Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.
FOREIGN DEGREES: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.
EQUIVALENCY: If you do not possess the exact degrees listed in MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete the equivalency process.(link to the left). The District has adopted equivalency procedures which enables applications by individuals not possessing qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, go to https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures
Choose: Equivalency Policy and Procedures. When requesting equivalency, attach a completed “Determination of Equivalency” form along with the equivalency application documents required.

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

TRANSCRIPTS: At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be placed on the appropriate salary column and step up to step 10. Initial salary placement will be at the first column/step until official transcripts have been submitted to Human Resources and placement processed.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool.
YCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at:
https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Open Until Filled:

Yes