Educational Interpreter Program Adjunct Faculty- FALL2024

General Description

Faculty member’s responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.Faculty members must possess a willingness to teach face to face classes.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean / Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean / Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submits grades per published deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.

Education Requirements Baccalaureate degree requiredMaster’s degree in preferredGraduated from an American Sign Language English Interpreting / Translation Program required.

National certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred. Must have passed the written portion of the EIPA test.

Official college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview. Experience Two years interpreting in the field of ASL-English Interpreting, or a mentorship in the field with a qualified interpreter through an established mentorship program preferred.

Teaching experience preferred Competencies and Skills Required Certification or license as needed and appropriate.Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.

Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.

Knowledge of competency-based education.Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.

Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.

Commitment to continual professional growth and development.Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline. Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior / residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.

Salary Per Contract