Full Time Faculty - American Sign Language (A27-01

Position: Full Time Faculty - American Sign Language (A27-01)
Description

Full Time Faculty-American Sign Language

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 39,928 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 58% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 11% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino.

An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our College demographics please : https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Long Beach Community College District is currently seeking one (1) full-time tenure track American Sign Language instructor commencing with the 2027 Spring semester. The primary teaching assignment involves instructing lecture and laboratory courses within the American Sign Language (ASL) discipline. These courses cover the first two years of instruction in American Sign Language, as well as an introduction to Deaf Cultures.

They are transferable to the four-year university and lead to an Associate's Degree of Arts in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. This assignment also includes curriculum development, specifically in the development of ASL-English Interpreting courses. Furthermore, it includes participation in the shared governance process through work in normal professional activities, committee work, student activities, and professional development, as well as helping supervise the ASL-Deaf Studies program.

COLLEGE MISSION:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

* Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

* Strategic Plan

* Office of the Superintendent President

At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The College seeks candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for commitment to student success. The position encompasses the following professional responsibilities and competencies:

TEACHING:

* Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction

* Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences

* Evidence of an ability to address and adapt to the instructional needs of varying student levels, using a variety of culturally relevant and responsive teaching strategies to encourage retention and student success

* Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively in signing and evidence of English competency, especially in academic and professional writing

* Ability to work with computers and other technologies in order to provide high-quality classroom and lab instruction

* Demonstrated excellence in teaching using different modalities, including asynchronous and hybrid courses

* Ability and understanding and/or experience working with Student Learning Outcomes and their assessment

SERVICE:

* Desire to participate actively in department, division, and college committees, and in the participatory governance and student success initiatives of the Long Beach City College District

* Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community

* Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources

* Participation in curriculum and program development

* Participation in ongoing professional development

* Commitment to working collegially and collaboratively within the department and college community by fostering and supporting culturally responsive norms; adhering to policies, regulations, and processes; and developing and contributing to environments that stimulate innovation, free thought, and mutual respect

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Any Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience; OR,

* Any Associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR,

* the equivalent, AND

All candidates must show evidence of a…