"Part-Time AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Instructor (Applicant Pool)"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
PTI00032P

Position Title
Part-Time AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Instructor (Applicant Pool)

GSU Information
Be part of Perimeter College’s growing Part-Time faculty at the heart of Georgia State University’s national leadership in innovation and the academic success of diverse populations. As the two-year institution of Georgia State University, Perimeter College is metro Atlanta’s gateway to higher education where teaching is the primary focus. Students can choose from courses on five campuses and online to follow a clear path to an associate degree or receive the core classes required to pursue a bachelor’s degree. U.S. News & World Report ranked Georgia State as #4 among the Most Innovative colleges and universities in the nation and #8 among national universities with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. In 2015, Georgia State was the only national public university in which African-American, Hispanic, first-generation, and Pell-eligible students graduated at rates above those of the student body overall.

Department
Business and Health Professions

College
Perimeter College

Campus
Clarkston

Position Type
Part Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department
Perimeter College American Sign Language classes help students gain an understanding of American Sign Language and the rich cultural diversity represented by and within the Deaf community. We offer a strong foundation in communication that allows students to participate in the signing community. Classes are located on the Clarkston campus.
We provide instruction in American Sign Language through an immersive method from the very first day. We engage students in a rich learning environment that combines classroom instruction, experiential and self-directed learning. The instructor uses signs and drawing, as well as acting out situations to build understanding and expand American Sign Language comprehension during the class

Position Description
Perimeter College is seeking part-time instructors in AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE who will play a key role in educating and supporting students.

Required Experience
None Specified.

Required Education
To qualify to teach AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, applicants MUST have:
A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE courses on the collegiate level
• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods
• Ability to relate to a diverse student population and facilitate student learning
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc
None Specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements
A Criminal History Check is Required.

Work Hours
Classes at Perimeter College are offered morning, afternoon and evening including weekends.

Salary
$2,100.00 for each 3 Semester Credit Hour course taught

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
Perimeter College accepts part-time instructor applications on a continuous basis.

Desired Start Date
08/01/2019

Open Date
06/19/2019

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
If you meet the qualifications outlined in the position announcement and are interested in becoming a part-time instructor, here are the next steps:
Complete the online application and upload the additional application materials noted below:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Unofficial transcripts of all graduate degrees (foreign degree credentialing must be included for non-US degrees)
• Names of three professional references. Please include the following information about your references: name; title; phone number and email; relationship (coworker, supervisor, direct report, etc.)

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/2289