Adjunct Faculty - American Sign Language (World Languages)

Monroe Community College•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct faculty members report to the chairperson of the Department and the adjunct coordinator for their discipline. Adjunct faculty teach department courses and evaluate student performance per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College. Adjunct faculty are responsible for preparing lesson plans, creating appropriate teaching aids, and providing students with instructional materials and activities during class. Courses in the department may be assigned at the Brighton Campus and/or the Downtown Campus. Day or evening courses may be assigned. Adjunct faculty must maintain accurate records on students and submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College, including, but not limited to, attendance information, course information sheet, final exams, and final grades. Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

Requirements

Earned a master's degree or higher in a Deaf or ASL-related discipline from a regionally accredited higher education institution
Ability to teach courses in ASL within the department
Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing)
Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus
Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
Evidence of proficiency with technology
Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses
Commitment to continued professional growth
Ability to read and write in English and to communicate in ASL proficiently

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in American Sign Language (ASL) within the World Languages and Cultures Department as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available
Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment
Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives
Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate
Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow
Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate
Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Commits to professional growth. This includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.