Adjunct Instructor - Sign Language

Lansing Community College • Lansing, MI

94d • Hybrid

About The Position

Adjunct Positions are filled by semester on an as needed basis. Applicants in this applicant pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy. Review of applications will then stop for the semester once the vacancy has been filled. Adjunct (part-time) faculty to teach courses in American Sign Language and/or Interpreting. Depending upon the program's needs and the candidate's qualifications, teaching assignments may be on LCC's downtown campus, and/or via online delivery methods. Adjunct faculty are expected to work collaboratively with department faculty to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi, to deliver course instruction to students and to be available for student assistance and advising outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, professional development activities and other duties as assigned. Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy. Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in Sign Language or in any field with a minimum of 18 semester / 27 quarter hours coursework in the discipline.
• ASL skills (Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing), or State or National Interpreter Certification.
• Certifications include BEI Basic with a minimum of 3 years of interpreting experience, BEI Advanced, BEI Master, EIPA 4.0+, ASLTA, NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI/CT, CSC, CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter).
• If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.
• Applicants with foreign education credentials must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) credential evaluation services and request an academic transcript evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Sign Language or related field and a minimum of 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) of graduate-level coursework in the discipline.
• Previous college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in American Sign Language and/or Interpreting.
• Collaborate with department faculty to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi.
• Deliver course instruction to students.
• Be available for student assistance and advising outside of class.
• Participate in course assessment, department/program meetings, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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