Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language

Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Job Description:

Teaches a variety of courses in American Sign Language.

Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes

Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts

Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations

Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines

Be available to students for coaching

Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in American Sign Language (ASL) or; master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate level course hours in ASL or ASL interpreting; or master's degree in related field with at least one or more of the following:

Minimum 1-year teaching experience in ASL or ASL interpreting

ASLTA or RID certification

Bachelor's degree in ASL, ASL interpreting, or related field

Graduate of an Interpreter Training Program

ASLPI rating level 4 or 5 (Level 3 may be considered based on additional qualifications)

SLPI rating of Advanced or higher (Intermediate Plus may be considered based on additional qualifications)

Native or near-native fluency in ASL

Understanding of ASL grammar and structure

Evidence of a strong commitment to professional development and staying current in the field of ASL

Current membership in ASL Teachers' Association (ASLTA). Ohio ASLTA, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)

Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills

Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in American Sign Language

Experience applying diverse instructional strategies in response to student learning styles

Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded:
Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special

Note:

This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $951.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants:
During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Adjunct only:
If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.