Part Time - American Sign Language - Adjunct Instructor

Job Description And Position Requirements

Penn State Harrisburg's Communication Sciences and Disorders Program has a part-time opening to teach their American Sign Language (ASL) classes (ASL I, ASL II) as well as potentially other courses related to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Candidates should apply online and submit a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and a letter of application indicating certifications and teaching experience. Please note that all classes are offered in-person and this is not a remote opening.

Job Duties

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to ASL and/or Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing individuals.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in ASL or a related field.
  Strong foundation in ASL proficiency.
  Knowledge of Deaf culture.

• Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience at the university level.
  Certification from American Sign Language Teacher’s Association (ASLTA), Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or related agency.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following documents with your application:

• A cover letter indicating level of experience and certifications in ASL.
• A curriculum vitae (CV)/resume.

Note: All correspondence should be addressed to Dr. Paul Evitts, CSD Program Chair.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

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