Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language

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 within the Liberal Arts & Sciences department. Classes may be offered during the day, evening, and/or weekend.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers learning activities 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
• Available to students for coaching
• Attends 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 a related field with at least 18 graduate-level course hours in ASL or ASL interpreting
• Alternatively, a master's degree in a related field with one or more of the following:
  • Minimum 1-year teaching experience in ASL or ASL interpreting
  • ASLTA or RID certification
  • Bachelor’s degree in ASL, ASL interpreting, or related field
  • Graduate of an Interpreter Training Program
  • ASLPI 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 ASL
• Understanding of ASL grammar and structure
• Evidence of a strong commitment to professional development and staying current in the field of ASL
• Current 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 skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in American Sign Language
• Experience applying diverse instructional strategies in response to student learning styles
• Teaching experience

Pay

$951.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU)