Adjunct Instructor, American Sign Language (ASL)

Posted: 23-Oct-25

Location: Durham

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 4233802

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring a Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language in the Foreign Languages Department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with the Discipline Chair on matters related to and for the benefit of the CALA department and its students. More specifically, and consistent with the terms and conditions of appointment as stipulated in the contract of employment, the Adjunct Instructor is accountable for the duties listed below:

1. Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
2. Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course
3. Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations
4. Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms
5. Stay current with developments in the field of instruction
6. Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college
7. Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment
8. Complete all mandatory trainings

Required Qualifications:
A bachelor degree in ASL, Deaf studies or related field. Native users of ASL and those with ASLTA certification will be considered with a degree in another field.

Preferred Qualifications:
A master's degree in American Sign Language, Deaf studies or related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in ASL.

Work Experience:
Successful experience teaching American Sign Language at a university or community college is preferred.