"ASL Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)"

Job Description

Position Title

ASL Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65)

Description of Position

Adjunct faculty to teach American Sign Language I and II courses in a local high school site (Liberty High School, Freedom High School, Heritage High School) as part of the LMC Dual Enrollment Program, and in the Pittsburg campus. Must also be available to teach at the Brentwood Center in Brentwood, CA. if necessary. Classes will include introductory courses in American Sign Language and could include other specialty course.

Recruitment Type

Faculty

Location

Los Medanos College

Posting Number

F01304

# of Openings

1

Salary

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k). Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65)

Position Status

Temporary

EEO Job Category

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Part-Time Faculty

Department

L5017-Foreign Language

Discipline

Sign Language, American

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
EDUCATION:
Any bachelors degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

License/Certificates/Credentials

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

• Highly qualified candidates will possess knowledge, skills, and experience that address the desirable qualifications below. Responses to the supplemental questions below allow the applicant to describe how they meet these qualifications.
• Ability to teach all levels of American Sign Language, Deaf Studies courses, and Finger-Spelling courses.
• Extensive knowledge of Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community.
• College level degree in ASL or Deaf studies.
• Demonstrated commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open-access learning environment of a community college.
• Strong and effective teaching methods in various aspects of ASL and Deaf studies or related courses.
• Fluency in ASL and demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach all levels of American Sign Language at the community college level.
• Ability to interact effectively with Deaf/ Hard of Hearing and hearing people.
• Demonstrated ability and/or commitment to developing and maintaining a strong ASL program, including developing certificates and/or degrees.
• Experience or familiarity with multiple teaching modalities, such as online, hybrid and in-person teaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a collaborative and collegial manner with faculty and staff beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment.
• Strong interest and/or experience in working collaboratively across disciplines within the college, as well as in the greater community to develop and strengthen community ties in order to enhance students learning, engagement, and success.

Job Open Date: 02/23/2026

Job Close Date: 04/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Employment Begins: Fall 2026

# of Months Semester

Inquiries

Jennifer Finnigan, ASL Assistant Professor
JFinnigan@losmedanos.edu

Victor Coronado Barraza, Spanish Faculty and Department Chair
vcoronado@losmedanos.edu

How to Apply

1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received.
3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the Districts Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a “placeholder” document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.