Adjunct in Special Ed, Lang, & Literacy

Appointment Type

Temporary/Contractual

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Employment Type: Part-time

Compensation: Adjunct Rate per Faculty Weighted Hours (FWH)

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation.

Position Overview

The Department of Special Education, Language and Literacy invites applications for part-time Adjunct Instructors of American Sign Language (ASL). The department offers instruction in courses to Adjunct Instructors on an as-needed basis each semester.

At TCNJ, American Sign Language programming is housed in the Department of Special Education, Language and Literacy within the Elementary Education of The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, a 5-year dual degree program resulting in a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. ASL instruction is also a valued component of the College's World Languages and Culture Program, serving hundreds of students annually. ASL programming includes three levels of instruction and additional specialized courses.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate ASL courses for students across majors at the college using a program-wide curriculum in core courses and curricula of their design in specialized classes.
• Development of course syllabi and assignments.
• Evaluation of student performance.
• Collaboration with a range of College constituents.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree
• Evidenced ASL Proficiency: SLPI Advanced or higher, ASLPI Level 3 or higher, or Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in ASL Linguistics, ASL Instruction, Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, ASL/English Interpreting, or a closely related field.
• Evidenced ASL Proficiency: SLPI Superior or higher, ASLPI Level 4 or higher, or Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf Certification.
• A record of instructing ASL or Linguistics at the postsecondary level
• Specialized training or experience in ASL pedagogy or curriculum development.

Contact Information

Please submit a cover letter, vita, ASL teaching philosophy, postsecondary education transcripts, ASL proficiency evaluation results and any other credentials, and names of three references through the TCNJ Employment website. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.