Sign Language Interpreter

Job Summary

University of Wisconsin‑Madison is looking for sign language interpreters to join our part‑time hourly team in the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services Program. As an employee, you will interpret for UW‑Madison students, faculty, staff, program participants, and campus visitors in classes, trainings, conferences, guest speaker events, formal platform work, and webinars. The DHH team provides coordination support for services providers and on‑call support for remote work assignments.

Scheduling varies per semester; most requests are daytime/weekday with occasional evening and weekend needs.

• Prepare for interpreting requests by reviewing provided materials, researching external sources, and communicating with colleagues.
• Interpret or transliterate advanced or technically complex academic content or institutional events, including sensitive or high‑impact requests, using ethical analysis to determine optimal interpreting options.
• Provide consultation and answer questions regarding best practices for interpreting and working with deaf individuals for the University community.

• Current Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification and/or National Association of the Deaf Certification and/or equivalent certification.
• Wisconsin Sign Language Interpreter – Advanced Hearing or Sign Language Interpreter – Advanced Deaf State License, current or eligible.
• Minimum of two or more years interpreting experience with Deaf and hard of hearing people, preferably in a post‑secondary setting.

• Certificate of completion or equivalent from an accredited interpreter training program (strongly preferred, though relevant experience may be considered).
• Familiarity with common video‑conferencing platforms and experience interpreting for remote requests.
• Knowledge of deafness, services, and accommodations of Deaf and hard of hearing students in a post‑secondary situation.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Hourly paid position; rate commensurate with certification, education, and experience. For compensation details, contact Terri Oehrlein rlein.

To begin the application process, click the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. Upload your current resume, a cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications relevant to this position, and any other required documents in the single attachment field. Ensure all materials are submitted by the deadline indicated at the top of the posting.

Angel Cartagena, HR Business Partner – Email: angel.cartagena, Phone: (608) 890‑2570 – OR – Terri Oehrlein, Assistant Director for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services – Email: terri.oehrlein, Phone: (608) 265‑5298. Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background—students, faculty, and staff who serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy‑related accommodation for any step in the hiring process, please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW‑Madison will provide a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.