Adjunct Faculty - American Sign Language (ASL)

Bristol Community College • Fall River, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach American Sign Language (ASL) courses. Bristol Community College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. The college is committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement, and paid time off. Tuition waiver discounts are also available at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in related field.
• College level teaching experience.
• Experience and/or professional development in teaching and assessing ASL.
• Proven technological proficiency.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• Degree in American Sign Language.
• Evidence of scholarship.
• Experience using High Impact Practices.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Graduate of Bristol's Adjunct Certificate Program.
• Prior online teaching experience.
• Prior online teaching, using Canvas or any Learning Management System.
• 18 graduate credits in the area of American Sign Language.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Teach American Sign Language courses.
• Complete required trainings, such as Title IX and Cybersecurity.
• Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, to include duties such as completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• life
• long-term disability
• retirement
• paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay)
• tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level