Sign Language Interpreter

Job Category:University Staff Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:Sign Language Interpreter Job Summary:

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As a designated American Sign Language (ASL) hearing interpreter, you will be working onsite with a Deaf medical student during clinical rotations in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. This position is the integral third member of a highly qualified, supportive, curious, and engaged team of staff interpreters. The person hired will collaborate to develop best practices for student access and participation in unique situations.

An onsite supervisor and the UW Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services team will provide support in navigating logistical and technological issues.

Successful candidates for this position will have post-secondary interpreting experience and preferably have medical experience. They will be eager to interpret in a variety of clinical and hospital environments for required rotations, including the Emergency Department, OB/GYN, Surgery, and Primary Care. These rotations are an evaluative part of the medical school curriculum. The person in this job must be someone who deeply appreciates the student’s need to be interpreted accurately across patient interactions and in foundational learning environments with faculty and peers.

This is a 13-month position starting in early December 2026, with approximately one month of hybrid onboarding and training, followed by 12-months onsite. Relocation expense reimbursement up to $2,500 provided if applicable. Possibility to extend employment beyond December 2027 is dependent upon the student’s next specialty rotations.

The starting salary for this position depends on the experience and qualifications of the applicant. As University Staff, interpreters are paid for their interpreting time, preparation time, and consultative time for a total of 40 hours per week at their hourly rate. This position also qualifies for shift differentials (between 6:00pm - 6:00am) and compensation time or overtime beyond 40 hours/week.

The minimum of $36.06/hour is approximately $75,000 annually, plus paid time off and benefits.
Sign-on bonus (hiring bonus) of $1,000
. Additional bonus up to $1,000 upon successful completion and based on performance at one year. If you have questions about salary information, please contact Terri Oehrlein rlein.

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• Interprets or transliterates for advanced or technically complex academic content or institutional events that include sensitive or high impact requests utilizing ethical analysis to determine optimal options in interpreting situations
• Prepares for interpreting requests by utilizing provided preparation materials, researching outside sources, and communicating with colleagues
• Provides consultation and answers questions regarding best practices for interpreting and working with deaf individuals for the University community

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VSCA), Student Success and Belonging, McBurney Disability Resource Center

The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the office for students with disabilities and classroom accommodations on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. As part of the student accommodation process, we work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide and support effective student accommodations. We strive to create an inclusive campus environment that allows students to engage, explore, and participate in the Wisconsin Idea.

We work with over 6,000 students annually, have a strong collaborative team, and partner with students, instructors, staff, student organizations, and others throughout the campus and community.

McBurney is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, student success and belonging, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy.

The starting salary for this position depends on the experience and qualifications of the applicant. As University Staff, interpreters are paid for their interpreting time, preparation time, and consultative time for a total of 40 hours per week at their hourly rate. This position also qualifies for shift differentials (between 6:00pm - 6:00am) and compensation time or overtime beyond 40 hours/week.

The minimum of $36.06/hour is approximately $75,000 annually, plus paid time off and benefits, including participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
Sign-on bonus of $1,000
. Additional bonus up to $1,000 upon successful completion and based on performance at one year. If you have questions about salary information, please contact Terri Oehrlein rlein.

• Minimum three years of…