Adjunct Faculty, American SIgn Language

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing and delivering American Sign Language coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Requirements

Master's degree in ASL, Deaf Studies, or Deaf Education or, Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in coursework related to ASL, Deaf Studies or ASL Linguistics
Upload unofficial/copy of transcripts
Upload Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
Upload Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [email protected].
If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hard copy can be mailed to the following address: ACC Human Resources Attn: Prisca M. Baker 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224 Austin, TX 78752
Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the field of American Sign Language & Interpreter Training to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.