Educational Interpreter Program Adjunct Faculty- Spring 2026

Union County College • Plainfield, NJ

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About The Position

The faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses as assigned and must demonstrate a willingness to teach in-person classes, as well as be certified to teach online courses. As part of the hiring process, faculty members are required to present their I-9 documents in person for verification. This step is necessary to comply with employment eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree required.
• Graduated from an American Sign Language - English Interpreting/Translation Program required.
• National certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred. Must have passed the written portion of the EIPA test.
• Two years interpreting in the field of ASL-English Interpreting, or a mentorship in the field with a qualified interpreter through an established mentorship program preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
• Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
• Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency-based education.
• Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.
• Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.
• Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submits grades per published deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Twenty vacation days.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays.
• Gym privileges.
• Tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ.
• Tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

What This Job Offers

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