American Sign Language; ASL CCP - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Position Summary

The offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a deep understanding of American Sign Language (ASL), deaf culture, and interpreting practices. Courses range from introductory levels to advanced training, preparing students for careers in interpreting, captioning, and working with the Deaf community.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour assigned to teach.

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

* SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in interpreter education or related field required; master’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in ASL is required;
  Native or native-like signing skills
• National Interpreting certification (RID/NIC) preferred
• Evidence of successful prior teaching (ASL/Interpreting) experience is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction