Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) • Parma, OH

81d • $942

About The Position

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position for teaching a variety of courses in American Sign Language (ASL) at Cuyahoga Community College. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. The position requires preparation and delivery of learning activities, evaluation of student work, maintenance of attendance records, and availability for student coaching. The work schedule will be determined based on business unit needs, with classes potentially offered during the day, evening, and/or weekend.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in American Sign Language (ASL) or a related field with at least 18 graduate level course hours in ASL or ASL interpreting.
• Minimum 1-year teaching experience in ASL or ASL interpreting.
• ASLTA or RID certification.
• Bachelor's degree in ASL, ASL interpreting, or related field.
• Graduate of an Interpreter Training Program.
• ASLPI rating level 4 or 5 (Level 3 may be considered based on additional qualifications).
• SLPI rating of Advanced or higher (Intermediate Plus may be considered based on additional qualifications).
• Native or near-native fluency in ASL.
• Understanding of ASL grammar and structure.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to professional development and staying current in the field of ASL.
• Current membership in ASL Teachers' Association (ASLTA), Ohio ASLTA, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and/or Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
• Advanced communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in American Sign Language.
• Experience applying diverse instructional strategies in response to student learning styles.
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a variety of courses in American Sign Language.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations.
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines.
• Be available to students for coaching.
• Participates in periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College regarding teaching duties and training and development.

Benefits

• Part-time faculty position with a set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU).
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree