"Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language (ASL)"

Job Description

Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in American Sign Language or Interpreter Prep. Assignments may include alternative delivery methods, evening courses, and multiple sites. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service, must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Location: Scott Community College and online learning

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in American Sign Language and/or certified in Interpreter Prep, or a master's with at least 12 credits in a combination of the qualifying fields that provide a foundation in the specific subject matter being taught (a minimum of 6 credits must be from ASL/ITP). Those with less than 18 credits in ASL/ITP, must be fluent in ASL and have ASL language teaching (oral and written) experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching experience

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Teaching assignments may include varying delivery formats and methods.
• Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
• Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Serve as a student academic advisor.
• Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress and grade records of all students.
• Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
• Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
• Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.
• Maintain currency of professional skills to continually enhance instructional skills.
• Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.
• Complete other job duties unique to your area as assigned by the academic dean.