Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Adult & Continuing Education, University Professor -
Language/Bilingual
Special
Note:
This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences
Location: College-Wide
Reports To: Associate Dean
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition : req
6971
Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.
Job Description- Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
- Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
- Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
- Be available to students for coaching
- Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development
Master's degree or higher in American Sign Language (ASL) or; master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate level course hours in ASL or ASL interpreting; or master's degree in related field with at least one or more of the following:
- Minimum 1-year teaching experience in ASL or ASL interpreting
- ASLTA or RID certification
- Bachelor’s degree in ASL, ASL interpreting, or related field
- Graduate of an Interpreter Training Program
- ASLPI rating level 4 or 5 (Level 3 may be considered based on additional qualifications)
- SLPI rating of Advanced or higher (Intermediate Plus may be considered based on additional qualifications)
- Native or near-native fluency in ASL
- Understanding of ASL grammar and structure
- Evidence of a strong commitment to professional development and staying current in the field of ASL
- Current membership in ASL Teachers’ Association (ASLTA). Ohio ASLTA, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
- Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
- Appropriately responds to the needs of the community
- PhD in American Sign Language
- Experience applying diverse instructional strategies in response to student learning styles
- Teaching experience
In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded:
Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).
Special
Note:
This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $951.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)
Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
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