"ASL Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)"

Job Description

Posting Number: F01304

Location: Los Medanos College

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.

Inquiries:
Jennifer Finnigan, ASL Assistant Professor
JFinnigan@losmedanos.edu

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

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: L5017-Foreign Language

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 bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

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: 4/15/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 2026

# of Months: Semester

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11909