Interpreter / Transliterator, Sr. (Part Time)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Interpreter / Transliterator provides simultaneous interpreting and transliterating services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in fast-paced, highly technical academic settings. The role requires autonomous decision-making, advanced proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English, and the ability to provide academic and technical interpretations, including platform and conference presentations. The interpreter is expected to adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct, understand interpreting best practices, and pursue ongoing professional development.

The position supports the University of Arizona community across classrooms, research environments, campus events, faculty meetings, convocations and commencements, hearing appointments, university-hosted conferences, and other assignments. It also provides services at University-sponsored events for prospective students, faculty, staff, and community members. Preparation includes requesting and reviewing relevant assignment materials and, when needed, developing technical sign materials. The role also requires maintaining an accurate schedule and timesheet, completing required University and Disability Resource Center trainings, and attending DRC meetings when possible.

This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE) on the Tucson Campus. It is benefits-eligible and pays $36.32–$47.21 per hour. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Skill in ASL and spoken English, with proficiency in technical and academic interpretation, including platform and conference presentations.
• Knowledge and understanding of different perspectives and cultural terminology.
• Adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct in ASL.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of full-time interpreting experience in professional and/or academic settings as a designated interpreter for deaf professionals or academics.
• Experience in varied educational, language, and cultural settings.
• ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) level 4 or higher, or Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI: ASL) Advanced/Advanced Plus or higher.
• Experience in anthropology or a social science specialty.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Completion of an accredited ASL interpreting program and two years of postsecondary interpreting experience.
• National interpreting certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI).

Responsibilities

• Translate and interpret communication between hearing and non-hearing individuals using ASL and/or other expressive and voice interpreting or transliterating methods.
• Provide interpreting and transliterating in academic and research environments, classrooms, campus-wide events, faculty meetings, convocations and commencements, hearing appointments, University-hosted conferences, and other assigned settings.
• Provide services for prospective students, faculty, staff, and community members at University-sponsored events.
• Prepare for assignments by requesting and reviewing relevant course, meeting, conference, research, and other academic materials.
• Develop technical sign materials in preparation for classroom and other assignments when needed.
• Understand communication in one language and convey it in another while preserving its original meaning and context.
• Complete and submit timesheets, maintain an accurate schedule, complete University and DRC-required trainings, and attend DRC meetings when possible.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability programs
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reduction at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University for the employee and qualified family members
• Retirement plans
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
• Work-life programs

What This Job Offers

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