Adjunct Faculty, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - ASL

Lipscomb University • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Department of English & Modern Languages 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. Lipscomb University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University’s values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in 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 elementary American Sign Language courses (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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees