Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language; ASL Instructor Bellingham, WA

Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor

Position at Whatcom Community College. Bellingham, WA. Whatcom Community College invites applications for part-time, adjunct faculty American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor to teach starting winter quarter 2025.

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is looking for candidates who strive to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students. WCC is focused on building a community of respect, sustainability and inclusivity through secure, welcoming, and engaging learning environments that encourage and support the academic and personal success of WCC students. Being a faculty member at Whatcom offers the opportunity to engage in the advancement of equitable student outcomes and the elimination of equity gaps.

Faculty have regular opportunities for on-campus professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in workshops and learning communities. These opportunities contribute to professional advancement at the College, as well as personal growth.

• Proficiently use Canvas learning management system if teaching online course.
• Develop curriculum and assess learning outcomes.
• Provide student-centered equity-based instruction.
• Availability to teach in in-person, online, and hybrid.
• Align professional practices with the mission of WCC.

• Master's degree in ASL, Linguistics, Deaf Studies or comparable program from an accredited university.
• Certification from the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA).

• Experience teaching ASL in-person.
• Experience teaching ASL online.

$6,178.00 for winter quarter.

• Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter.)

Winter quarter 2026-January 7th, 2026 is the first day of the quarter.

For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Monday, October 13th, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.

• A completed application consists of an online application and:
• Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Diversity statement that responds to the following question (1 page max). Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees.
• Current resume.
• Unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
• List of five recent professional references with contact information.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $2,060.00 per month

Work Location:

In person