Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

About the Role

Teaches a variety of courses in American Sign Language. Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes. Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts. Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations. Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines. Be available to students for coaching. Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a variety of courses in American Sign Language.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations.
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines.
• Be available to students for coaching.
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in American Sign Language (ASL) or; master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate level course hours in ASL or ASL interpreting; or master's degree in related field with at least one or more of the following: Minimum 1-year teaching experience in ASL or ASL interpretingASLTA or RID certificationBachelor’s degree in ASL, ASL interpreting, or related fieldGraduate of an Interpreter Training ProgramASLPI rating level 4 or 5 (Level 3 may be considered based on additional qualifications)SLPI rating of Advanced or higher (Intermediate Plus may be considered based on additional qualifications)Native or near-native fluency in ASLUnderstanding of ASL grammar and structureEvidence of a strong commitment to professional development and staying current in the field of ASLCurrent membership in ASL Teachers’ Association (ASLTA). Ohio ASLTA, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skillsAppropriately responds to the needs of the community

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in American Sign Language (ASL) or; master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate level course hours in ASL or ASL interpreting; or master's degree in related field with at least one or more of the following: Minimum 1-year teaching experience in ASL or ASL interpretingASLTA or RID certificationBachelor’s degree in ASL, ASL interpreting, or related fieldGraduate of an Interpreter Training ProgramASLPI rating level 4 or 5 (Level 3 may be considered based on additional qualifications)SLPI rating of Advanced or higher (Intermediate Plus may be considered based on additional qualifications)Native or near-native fluency in ASLUnderstanding of ASL grammar and structureEvidence of a strong commitment to professional development and staying current in the field of ASLCurrent membership in ASL Teachers’ Association (ASLTA). Ohio ASLTA, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skillsAppropriately responds to the needs of the community

Skills

• Master's degree or higher in American Sign Language (ASL) or; master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate level course hours in ASL or ASL interpreting; or master's degree in related field with at least one or more of the following: Minimum 1-year teaching experience in ASL or ASL interpretingASLTA or RID certificationBachelor’s degree in ASL, ASL interpreting, or related fieldGraduate of an Interpreter Training ProgramASLPI rating level 4 or 5 (Level 3 may be considered based on additional qualifications)SLPI rating of Advanced or higher (Intermediate Plus may be considered based on additional qualifications)Native or near-native fluency in ASLUnderstanding of ASL grammar and structureEvidence of a strong commitment to professional development and staying current in the field of ASLCurrent membership in ASL Teachers’ Association (ASLTA). Ohio ASLTA, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skillsAppropriately responds to the needs of the community

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

$951.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Schedule

To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.