Sr Lecturer

CP11 University of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire is seeking an associate director of the ASL/English Interpreting program. The role includes coordinating all aspects of the program, supervising adjunct faculty, and collaborating with the assistant director to maintain a strong curriculum and student support.

The candidate will teach six courses per year (three per semester) ranging from introductory to advanced translation or interpretation, engage with Deaf communities, and participate in recruitment and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Interpretation, Linguistics, or related field.
• Excellence in teaching; experience in administration and interpreter education.
• Active national certification as interpreter (RI/ NAD) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ASL/English Interpreting program with assistant director and adjunct faculty.
• Revise/update curriculum; advise students; recruit and coordinate program events.
• Teach six courses per year (3 per semester) in ASL/English translation or interpretation; load and range of courses.

Skills

LMS knowledge

Interpreting models

Research knowledge

Organizational skills

Networking/recruitment

Education

Master's degree in Interpretation/Linguistics/related field

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Canvas/Blackboard

GoReact

TWA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the ASL/English Interpreting program including supervision of and collaboration with the assistant director and the pool of adjunct faculty.
• Revise/update curriculum as needed, Serve as an informal advisor to students in the program, Create and/or participate in recruitment efforts, Coordinate program events, Maintain and support connections with the Deaf community and with interpreting colleagues both locally and nationally Engage in activity across the college in support of the overall institution.
• The person will also teach six courses in ASL/English translation or interpretation. The teaching load is 3 courses per semester, and courses range from introductory to advanced courses in skill-development and relevant content areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: A masters degree in Interpretation, Linguistics, or a related field, is required as are excellence in teaching, and experience in administration and interpreter education. Applicants also must be certified interpreters who are active in the interpreting profession.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Active national certification as granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or National Association of the Deaf is required. Membership and participation in Conference for Interpreter Trainers would also be beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Learning Management Systems such as Canvas or Blackboard and other technology-based teaching tools such as GoReact and TWA is also useful. Expertise in various interpreting models, history of the profession, current dynamics in the field and in the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Deaf+ communities, and cultural and socio-political perspectives of the communities and the profession. Knowledge of field specific research both historic and current. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to network and recruit language models for classroom practice and discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD

Compensation

Pay Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00/Annual The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate's qualifications. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

Location

Location: Manchester Salary Grade: Faculty 01 Are you an employee of KSC, PSU, UNH or the system office? Apply internally within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources