Adjunct Instructor, CSD – American Sign Language

Metropolitan State University•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

St. Cloud State University is seeking applications for potential adjunct instructors who qualify to teach Undergraduate course(s) in the College of Health and Wellness Professions – Department of Communication Science and Disorders. The Communications Sciences & Disorders ( CSD ) department is part of the College of Health and Wellness Professions at St. Cloud State University. We train speech-language pathologists in our highly competitive, clinically focused CAA accredited program. We offer our students high-impact learning opportunities through our on-campus Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, community partnerships, clinical research and much more. Our high quality, comprehensive clinical services in speech-language pathology and audiology have been a community asset for nearly seven decades. This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s). Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit. The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the IFO which can be found here: https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+ , persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Requirements

Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Education, Deaf Education, or closely related field
Evidence of previous teaching or leadership experience, and working with persons from diverse backgrounds
Native/Bilingual proficiency in American Sign Language skill or American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) Language proficiency Level 5 or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience
Experience in online pedagogies
Deep knowledge of Deaf Culture & Community

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents