Part-Time Faculty - American Sign Language and Deaf Studies (Day Programs)

Framingham State University • Framingham, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for potential part-time, non-benefited, day program faculty positions in the World Languages Department at Framingham State University. Applications submitted here will be reviewed as openings occur, as there may be no current openings in this area. Framingham State University (FSU) is a public institution founded in 1839, committed to providing accessible, affordable educational opportunities. FSU offers a liberal arts education integrated with workforce preparation in a personalized teaching environment. The university enrolls approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students, offering 60 programs. FSU is dedicated to inclusive excellence, equity, and antiracism, evidenced by multiple HEED Awards and recognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. The university encourages applications from individuals who share this commitment to diversity and inclusion. FSU is located between Boston and Worcester.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Candidates teaching ASL must have two years of university-level teaching experience and a national interpreting credential.
• Deaf candidates can submit a portfolio demonstrating skills and experience equivalent to national certification.
• Evidence of expertise, scholarly activity, or creative work appropriate to the discipline.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in the curriculum and the classroom.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree candidates with teaching experience may be considered.
• PhD or other terminal degree in related field.
• Successful college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach course(s) in American Sign Language/English Interpreting or Deaf Studies.
• Teach in online, hybrid, or face-to-face formats.
• Develop syllabi and instructional materials.
• Assess student performance.
• Provide assistance and mentorship to students.

Benefits

• The current salary rate for a typical lecture course (4 contact hours) taught by a new part-time faculty member in the day program is $7,231.12, paid through bi-weekly payroll direct deposit. Rates may vary for other course types based on contact hour equivalencies.

What This Job Offers

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