Adjunct Interpreter Training

General Summary

Department:
Academics. Campus:
College Wide.

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

• Master's degree preferred in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, American Sign Language, or related field with major emphasis on interpreting. AA in Interpreting or BA in Interpreting with RID certifications: CI& CT, NIC Master, NIC Adv., or NIC required. CIT membership is recommended.
• Applicants must have demonstrated previous successful teaching experience and strong communication skills. Post‑secondary teaching experience and professional work experience in the discipline to be taught are required, as is knowledge of industry‑related software such as PowerPoint and Blackboard.
• Candidate must maintain RID certification. Degrees must be from accredited institutions. Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Applicants must electronically attach scannable unofficial transcripts when applying.
• Work Hours (for hourly positions):
  Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.
• Salary Grade:
  Per Contract.

• Teach and develop the curriculum, preparing and providing students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline knowledge and instructional methods.
• Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
• Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
• Support the college's goals.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.