JR-Instructor, American Sign Language

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Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

**** Apply by October 31, 2026***

Our instructors incorporate foundational approaches to teaching culture, language, and interpreting courses. ASL is the primary language of instruction from the first day of class, striving for 90%+ use during class time. Our classes are taught primarily in-person, with a handful of classes offered online with scheduled meetings.

• Teach approximately 45 course credits per year (on PCC's quarter system);
• Assess, and advise students;
• Communicate effectively through ASL and written English;
• Support full-time and part-time faculty members;
• Participate in department, pathway, and college-wide committees.

ASL faculty are committed to developing professionally, contributing to the continuous improvement of the programs and the college community, and engaging with community stakeholders. This includes staying abreast of innovations in the ASL and ASL-English Interpreting fields, and equitable student success. They apply this expertise to improving existing courses, developing new courses, and ensuring the programs align with college curricular standards and practices.

The ASL and ASL-English Interpreting Programs are within PCC's Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design (AHCD) Pathway.

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited institution and three years of experience teaching American Sign Language.
• Demonstrate native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language

Success Criteria:
The success criteria and instructor qualifications noted below are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications. In your application materials, please clearly address your experience with the following Success Criteria, Minimum and Preferred Instructor Qualifications.

• Provide culturally responsive instruction, advising, and assessment that fosters an equitable, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for ASL students.
• Demonstrate awareness of structural inequities and changing community needs by critically reflecting on pedagogy, empowering students to navigate institutional barriers, and adapting teaching practices to support diverse learners.
• Ability to assess the ASL skills of students in both the ASL and ASL-English Interpreting programs.
• Willingness to teach in the ASL-English Interpreting Program as a fluent ASL signer/Deaf consumer, when the opportunity arises.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative environment, support part-time faculty, and engage with community stakeholders.

• Master's degree or above from an accredited institution in American Sign Language or related field
• Possess certification from the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) – Certified Level
• Native signer with lived experience as a Deaf consumer.
• Experience teaching ASL or interpretation, or experience working or volunteering as a Deaf Interpreter.

The tentative timeline for recruitment of this position is:

• November: review of applications;
• December 2026-January 2027: remote video interviews;
• February 2027: finalists invited to campus for in person interviews;
• February 2027: position offered.

If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play at PCC, please complete your application today to be considered.

Your application for this position must include the following:

• A current resume or curriculum vitae
• Cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications, and Success Criteria listed below
• PCC Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Submit a 2-3 minute video (.mov or.mp4 format) in American Sign Language to answer the following question:

Portland Community College is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diverse experiences. ASL students often represent a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and professional backgrounds. Please describe your experience working with students from varied backgrounds and explain how these experiences will inform your approach to teaching American Sign Language to students who engage with a…