Adjunct, ASL/English Interpreting

Job Summary

Under department supervision, the faculty member will 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. This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit. Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Minimum 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.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required.
• Interpreter certification RID, NAD IV-V, Utah CDI and/or Utah Professional.
• Teaching experience in ASL/English Interpreting.
• Ability to read and write standard English.
• Ability to use computer technology and programs, including email, spreadsheets, and program specific applications.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ASL/English Interpreting or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years full-time or five (5) years part-time college-level teaching experience in ASL/English Interpreting.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.