Faculty (Part Time) - Communication Sciences and Disorders (ASL)

Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is seeking part-time faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in American Sign Language (ASL). The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, within the College of Health and Human Services, offers programs including a minor in ASL Studies and a certificate in Deaf Studies. This position involves teaching day and evening classes at the main campus location.

Requirements

• Master's degree (any degree type) in American Sign Language, Deaf Education, Education, Interpreting, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related area.
• OR Equivalent Professional Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and professional work experience in the American Sign Language/Deaf Culture field AND 18 hours of graduate credit in the academic disciplines listed above.
• OR National certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD) or American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) Certification.
• OR An equivalent ASL skills certification of ASLPI 3 Plus or SLPI Intermediate Plus.
• Ability to engage in alternative modes of instructional delivery, which may include online (distance learning) courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in ASL.
• Engage in alternative modes of instructional delivery, which may include online (distance learning) courses, based on assigned teaching duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents.
• Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition discount program for employees and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level