Adjunct Faculty, ASL - LIFE Program

Lipscomb University • Nashville, TN

30d

About The Position

The LIFE Program at Lipscomb University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach elementary American Sign Language courses. The instructor will be responsible for teaching 3-9 hours per week, providing timely feedback and grades to students, and collaborating with the department chair or faculty representative in organizing the courses. Lipscomb University aims to attract and retain qualified faculty and staff who align with the University's values and contribute to its mission of being a leader in liberal arts and professional education within a Christian community of learning and service.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Sign, Deaf Studies, or Speech Pathology.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and current developments in the academic discipline and in professional practice.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching the courses assigned (undergraduate, graduate, adult learners, online, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-9 hours per week.
• Provide timely feedback and grades to students.
• Work with the department chair or faculty representative in organizing the courses.
• Create a syllabus and effectively deliver the learning objectives of the course.
• Advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
• Learn and utilize myLipscomb, Lipscomb University’s online integrated database system for entering final grades and other student information.
• Effectively and appropriately integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Successfully interact with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.

What This Job Offers

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