Discussion situations in classrooms, conferences, and workshops
involving advanced and/or complex topics requiring significant
sigh-to-voice and voice-to-sigh translations;
More complex interpreting situations such as conferences,
workshops, seminars, theatrical, and/or other platform settings
where multiple consumers, including students, faculty, and staff
are served simultaneously.
Performs other duties as assigned.
To provide Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students the same access to
instruction provided for hearing students (taking into
consideration language and cultural differences), the skilled
Interpreter II adapts terminology, language, instruction, concept,
theory, and emotion to convey all aspects of the lecture, teaching
material, and experiences. Classes or seminars taught with
specialized vocabulary, ideas, or concepts can be relayed
successfully to the student only if the interpreter knows the
complex subject matter to a degree that provides for fluent,
accurate, and specific translation in the language mode that the
Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing consumer can understand readily. Performs
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- NOTE: The position will be filled at either the Interpreter I
or Interpreter II A/B level dependent upon the applicant's
qualifications.
Interpreter I:
Any combination of experience and training in voice-to-sign to
voice interpreting or transliterating that demonstrates assurance
of skills appropriate for the level of the assignment, three years
of experience preferred. Such combination of experience and
training should be equivalent to those prescribed for certification
in one of the following categories: Interpreter Certificate,
Transliterator Certificate, Comprehensive Skills Certificate, or
one of the Oral Transliterator Certificates.
Interpreter II A/B:
Equivalent to a minimum of two years of paid interpreting
experience; three years or 1800 hours preferred. Wide acquaintance
with the academic higher education system of instruction through
attendance or graduation from a four-year college or university is
desirable.
CERTIFICATION: Candidate must possess and maintain certification in
CI, CT, NIC (National Interpreter Certification), and National
Association of the Deaf (NAD).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Depending on assignment, positions will vary in kind and extent
of knowledge and abilities required but typically include knowledge
of the methods and techniques used in communicating with deaf/hard
of hearing persons and knowledge of the vocabulary used in the
courses to which assigned.
- Ability and specialized skills to: hear spoken language
communication; use American Sign Language or other sign systems;
interpret spoken English at a rate appropriate to the
assignment.
- Vocally express for deaf/hard of hearing signers; and interpret
or transliterate for a group of hearing and deaf/hard of hearing
persons.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
- Classification: Hourly Interpreter/Realtime
Captioner/Computer-Aided Transcriber / 7193 / 0
- The anticipated hiring range for Interpreter I is $32.28 -
$41.29 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The
anticipated hiring range Interpreter II A/B is $48.59 - $59.17 per
hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary
range for this classification is: $19.37 - $194.60 per hour.
- HOURS: Intermittent, on-call; hours and schedule vary.
- Temporary, renewable appointment; annual contract from July
through June, subject to annual renewal based on organizational
needs.
- The individual hired for this role will physically work
on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.
General Information
- Applications are currently being accepted to establish an
Hourly Interpreter POOL. Applications for these on-call positions
will be accepted on a continuing basis through June 30, 2027 or
until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or
the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the
position.
- The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU
Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State
Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business
operations reside within the State of California and prohibits
hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of
California.
- Please note: California State University,
Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management
positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized
to work for any employer in the United States.
- Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required
to disclose whether they have received a final administrative
decision or final judicial decision determining that they have
committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
- Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online
application. To apply and for more detailed information on the
application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
- The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who
are accessing campus facilities at any university location be
immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and
that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity
(on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow
COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department
of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition,
and other relevant indications and comply with other safety
measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination
based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender
Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression,
Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition,
Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity
(including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed,
Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual
Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination
policy is outlined in the
Interim
CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be
provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by
contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.
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