Adjunct Instructor- American Sign Language

This is a seated only position located in Springfield, MO.

About the Role

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the instruction and management of assigned classes, while remaining current in their discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college-approved curriculum and resources.
• Communicate and collaborate with full-time instructors in creating and implementing course curriculum, objectives, and materials.
• Communicate student issues or concerns with appropriate personnel, while maintaining student confidentiality.
• Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
• Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
• Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.
• Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Deaf Studies, American Sign Language, ASL Interpreting, Deaf Education, ASL Linguistics, or a related behavioral discipline with a research focus on ASL.
• Demonstrated ASL fluency through national or state interpreter certification (level 4 or higher), or ASLPI rating of 4+, or SLPI rating of Superior or higher.
• Previous teaching experience using interactive teaching techniques.
• Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community.
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an online Learning Management System (LMS), such as Blackboard or Canvas.
• Participation in professional organizations related to teaching area.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.