Instructor, Sign Language - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College•Jamestown, NC

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About The Position

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college. Under general supervision, this individual will be responsible for providing quality instruction to prepare and teach students the necessary skills in basic to advanced sign language. The community education program consists of a wide variety of personal enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of life-long learning educational needs within the community.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution with a concentration in Interpreting/American Sign Language/Deaf Studies & Deaf Education Discipline.
National certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or certification from the American Sign Language Teachers Association ( ASLTA).
Two years' experience as a sign language interpreter.
Teaching and/or industry training in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned.
The Instructor must be able to:
Multi-task
Support the Vision and Mission of the College
Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
Create and maintain a learner centered environment
Communicate effectively
Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
Reporting Requirements
Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid - within 30 days of hire)
Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution with a concentration in Interpreting/American Sign Language/Deaf Studies & Deaf Education Discipline.
Greater than two years' experience as a sign language interpreter.

Responsibilities

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:
developing learner centered lesson plans
employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:
participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:
maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:
addressing student concerns in a timely manner
promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.