Exceptionality Programs - ASL​/English Interpreting Temporary Pool

Exceptionality Programs - ASL/English Interpreting Temporary Pool

Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process as judged by the department faculty.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Exceptionality Programs - ASL/English Interpreting Temporary Pool

Posting Number

Posting Number F106

College/Area

College/Area College of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Department

Department Early Childhood Education & Exceptionality Programs

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit APSCUF

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Temporary Pools

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Part Time

Complement Type

Complement Type Temporary

Home Campus

City

City Bloomsburg

State

State Pennsylvania

Zip Code 17815

FTE%

FTE% varies

Work Location

Work Location Home Campus

Salary Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

If Other, please list

Appointment Start Date

Appointment Start Date Start dates will vary based on department needs

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in the Department of Exceptionality Programs, ASL /English Interpreting Program.
The Department of Exceptionality Programs houses ASL /English Interpreting programming at the undergraduate level which prepares students to interpret as entry level interpreters.

Duties

Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach all of the courses in the category of application. These categories include:

• American Sign Language ( ASL ) Courses

Possible course(s) may include:

• American Sign Language ( ASL ) Courses- ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3, Deaf Culture, ASL Literature, and other ASL related courses.
• ASL /English Interpreting Courses- Introduction to Interpreting, Interpreting Instruction, Practicum Seminar, Practicum, and other related courses.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

Minimum Requirements for ASL Courses:

• A Master’s Degree in Deaf Education, ASL Linguistics, ASL /English Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or in a related field
• Experience teaching ASL or ASL /English Interpreting courses
• Documentation of ASL fluency

Minimum Requirements for ASL /English Interpreting Courses:

• A Master’s Degree in Deaf Education, ASL Linguistics, ASL /English Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or in a related field
• Experience teaching ASL or ASL /English Interpreting courses
• Documentation of ASL fluency
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf ( RID ) Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant teaching, supervisory, or interpreting experience that meet program area needs
• Experience working with diverse populations
• American Sign Language Teacher’s Certification

Supplemental Information

Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.
Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.
Faculty may be assigned to provide instruction through distance education.

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of…