American Sign Language Adjunct Instructor
About The Position
Engage students in the teaching/learning process for a variety of speech and communication courses (e.g. public speaking, small group, and business communication). To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons who are disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act.Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.Post office hours with the Onsite Faculty Administrative Support as necessary, based on students’ needs.Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.Comply with the policies, procedures, and standards found in the Southern State Community College Policy and Information Manual. Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.Attend one Adjunct Faculty Orientation and Development event per academic year.Become familiar with the College’s ‘Emergency Crisis Response Plan,’ and follow the campus’ protocol for drills and emergency situations.Support the mission of the program, division, and College. Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands.
Requirements
- An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Master's Degree in ASL, Deaf Education, Interpreting, Special Education, Education, or a related field, OR bachelor's degree in ASL or related field with a national certification from any of these organization: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), ASLTA (American Sign Language Teachers Association) or equivalent ASL skills certification.
- Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community College’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.
- Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience teaching college level ASL courses.
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
- Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
- Post office hours with the Onsite Faculty Administrative Support as necessary, based on students’ needs.
- Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
- Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
- Comply with the policies, procedures, and standards found in the Southern State Community College Policy and Information Manual.
- Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
- Attend one Adjunct Faculty Orientation and Development event per academic year.
- Become familiar with the College’s ‘Emergency Crisis Response Plan,’ and follow the campus’ protocol for drills and emergency situations.
- Support the mission of the program, division, and College.
- Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands.
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Job Type
Part-time
