Adjunct Faculty Credit - American Sign Language

Job Description

The World Languages Department at Harper College invites applicants for the position of adjunct instructor of American Sign Language. The instructor will teach introductory American Sign Language 101 and 102 courses beginning in January 2024. The position requires the ability to quickly learn Harper’s virtual learning and course management system, Blackboard. The instructor will teach on the college campus or virtually via live synchronous courses.

Successful candidates teach in an interactive and engaging way. Applicants should indicate their availability to teach day or evening courses, on campus or virtual, in the cover letter.

A bachelor’s degree and/or appropriate credential in the field, ASLTA certification or ASLPI Level 4, or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI or DI).

Preferred teaching experience at the high school or college level or the equivalent of at least one year’s full‑time non‑teaching work experience in the field.

• Official transcripts required upon hire.
• Employment contingent upon a Criminal Background Check.
• Employment sponsorship is not available.

Starting Pay Rate:
Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale. The pay rates are aligned with the terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. We offer a competitive, semester‑by‑semester adjunct pay, with Harper tuition waivers, sick/personal/business leave, and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Professional Development Program.

On campus or remote: days and/or evenings depending upon course schedule. This role is an on‑campus role; candidates will be required to teach courses onsite.

The application will be reviewed for possible interviews as teaching needs arise.