Adjunct Faculty, ASL - LIFE Program

Lipscomb University • Nashville, TN

29d • Onsite

About The Position

The LIFE Program seeks a part-time instructor to teach elementary American Sign Language courses. The instructor would be expected to teach 3-9 hours per week, provide timely feedback and grades to students, and work with the department chair of faculty representative in organizing the courses.

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 relevant sections of myLipscomb, Lipscomb University’s online integrated database system for entering final grades and other student information requested.
• Effectively and appropriately integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.

What This Job Offers

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