PT American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor

Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County.

The Modern Language Department is in the Liberal Arts Division and offers seven modern languages. The department provides students with opportunities for intellectual and personal enrichment. The department is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in teaching American Sign Language and other languages.

ASL courses are offered in various formats including in-person, remote, online, and hybrid. The program offers coursework leading to an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and an Associate of Arts degree in ASL.

Job Duties

ALL FACULTY SHALL:

• Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws, and ideas in their disciplines and with best practices in teaching and learning.
• Check mailbox, voicemail, and e-mail regularly.
• Complete the checkout form before leaving campus at the end of the academic term.
• Maintain student confidentiality as required by regulation and Board Policy 5040 titled Student Records and Directory Information.

ALL FACULTY WHO ARE ASSIGNED CLASSES SHALL:

• Teach all assigned classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy.
• Teach all assigned classes for all scheduled minutes.
• Teach courses in accordance with the course outlines of record.
• Provide opportunities for students to be aware of their progress.
• Submit a copy of the syllabus for each class to the Division Office.
• Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress.
• Submit end-of-session grades, including supporting documentation, and attendance reports by the published deadlines.
• Submit required information about first-day, no-show students by the published deadlines.
• Submit textbook order information by the published deadlines.
• Meet all classes during the final examination period.
• Give final examinations at the scheduled time.
• Keep all corrected final examination papers for at least one year.
• Maintain a safe learning environment.
• Allow the instructional manager and/or Instructional Dean to review assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience related to the teaching assignment. Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in American Sign Language (ASL) or related discipline and two years of ASL teaching experience.
• Major in American Sign Language Instruction, Applied Linguistics with a focus in ASL, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching ASL at the post-secondary level.
• Certification from ASLTA.
• ASLPI Level 4 or higher, SLPI Superior Plus, RID certification, EIPA Level 4 or higher, NAD Level V.
• Participation in professional growth activities.
• Native or near native fluency in ASL.
• Excellent written skills in English.

Supplemental Information

Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Assignments are contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment. Candidates must provide proof of California residency and eligibility to work in the United States.