Deaf Culture & ASL/ASL English Interpreting; Assistant Professor
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Adult Education, Bilingual, University Professor
Position Summary
The Deaf Culture & American Sign Language (ASL) (50%) / ASL English Interpreting (50%) Assistant Professor shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties;
maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.
- Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
- Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
- Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
- Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy
Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please .
The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:
- DEAF 310, 312, 314, 316, 318 – American Sign Language I, II, III, IV, V
- DEAF 352 – Introduction to American Deaf Education
- DEAF 380 – American Sign Language Literature
- INTRP 300 – Ethics and Professional Standards of Interpreting
- INTRP 301 – Discourse Analysis & Translation
- INTRP 303 – Orientation to the Interpreting Profession
- INTRP 310 – Introduction to Deaf/Blind Interpreting
- INTRP 325 – Transliteration
- INTRP 334 – Introduction to Medical Interpreting
In addition, typical duties for this assignment may include:
- Serving as department chair
- Release time for coordination of the Deaf Culture & ASL - English Interpreting Resource Center
- Serving on advisory committees
- Recruitment and outreach efforts
To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:
- ARC Programs and Majors
Bachelor's degree or higher
AND
Two (2) years of professional experience
OR
An associate degree
AND
Six (6) years of professional experience
OR the equivalent*.
Note: Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught.
* See Application Instructions
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