Part-Time Faculty - ASL/English Interpreting (Linguistics), Academic Year 2026 - 2027
About The Position
The University of Southern Maine’s Department of Linguistics is seeking part-time instructors to teach ASL/English interpreting courses during the 2026–2027 academic year. The instructor will deliver and grade the course, developing course content, teaching, assessing student performance, and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will receive course learning objectives, program competencies, a suggested topical outline, and a previous course syllabus for reference. Part-time faculty are paid on a credit-hour basis, with rates based on prior teaching experience as determined by the Part-Time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA). Eligible part-time faculty may elect certain University of Maine System benefits. The Center for Academic Innovation offers learning-design consulting and faculty-development opportunities.
Requirements
- RID-recognized certification (CDI, RSC, CSC, CI/CT, NIC IV-V) or equivalent (e.g., BEI-Master).
- EIPA assessment if teaching education-related courses.
- SC:L if teaching legal interpreting courses.
- QMHI or MSW if teaching Mental Health courses.
- CoreCHI, CHI, or CMI plus generalist certification if teaching medical courses.
- Evidence of mentoring experience.
- Familiarity with the Integrated Model of Interpreting.
Responsibilities
- Develop the course.
- Teach ASL/English interpreting courses.
- Assess student performance and grade the course.
- Meet with students as needed.
Benefits
- Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefits provided by the University of Maine System.
- Learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities through the Center for Academic Innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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