Temporary Sign Language Interpreter

Position Overview

The Temporary ASL Interpreter Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments on an as-needed basis of limited duration. By applying to this pooled position, applicants are not applying for a specific position. Instead, applicants are submitting an application to be considered for temporary, on-call, and some regularly anticipated needs that may arise to serve our students, staff, faculty, and visitors in both the classroom and at events.

• Provide sign language accommodations for all activities (academic as well as non-academic) on NC State campus.
• Prepare for interpreting assignments by learning new terminology and course material, as needed.
• Provide interpreting services for trainings, workshops, community awareness activities, and other community services as required or assigned.
• Mentor interns from local and regional Interpreter Training programs.
• Attend staff meetings and assist in preparing needed reports for their specific area.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.
• Foster and maintain interpreting competence through ongoing development of knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of effective services.
• Stay abreast of evolving language use and trends in the profession of interpreting as well as in the American Deaf community.
• Facilitate communication, both receptively and expressively, between members of the post-secondary community who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Blind and hearing members.
• Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct (CPC).
• Assess individual situations to determine the linguistic and cultural needs of each student who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf Blind, related to language preferences.
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events as required.

• Associate’s degree with demonstrated experience and knowledge of Deaf culture within the post-secondary educational environment.
• Provisional license from NCITLB (North Carolina Interpreter and Transl iterator License Board) or pending EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) test results to obtain provisional licensure.
• Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or BEI (Board for Evaluation of Interpreters) Certification.
• Full license from NCITLB (North Carolina Interpreter and Transl iterator License).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact  to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.