Adjunct, ASL/English Interpreting

About the role

Teach (including team-teaching) ASL/English interpreting, courses for the American Sign Language/English Interpreting program as assigned by the ASL/Interpreting Coordinator and/or the Associate Dean.

Responsibilities

• Follows the course curriculum outline, prepares and delivers lectures and other classroom activities.
• Prepares and administers student evaluations.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Provides ADA accommodations as directed.
• Answers questions about courses.
• Fulfills SLCC policies and procedures.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ASL/English Interpreting, or in ASL education, Linguistics, or a related field (e.g. Deaf Studies or Deaf Education) from an accredited college or university is required.
• Three (3) years full-time or five (5) years part-time college-level teaching experience in ASL/English Interpreting is preferred.
• Master’s degree in ASL/English Interpreting or related field preferred.
• Interpreter certification RID, NAD IV-V, Utah CDI and/or Utah Professional is required.
• Able to read and write standard English.
• Able to use computer technology and programs, including email, spreadsheets, and program specific applications.
• Demonstrable excellent communication skills.

Benefits

This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit. Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire. All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses.

Pay

$1,056 per instructional unit.

Schedule

Adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.