Job Summary

The Department of Linguistics at CU Boulder invites applications for The Temporary ASL/English Interpreter position! This role provides ASL-English interpretation for faculty and staff across the range of academic and program-related settings, including meetings, office hours, and events, while coordinating closely with the ADA Compliance Office to support scheduling and logistics. In addition, this position offers administrative support by serving as a liaison between the ASL program and the Department of Linguistics, Division of Social Sciences, and College of Arts and Sciences. Contributes to broader efforts to integrate ASL within the Linguistics program.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Interpretation

• Providing ASL/English interpretation for ASL faculty (e.g., office hours, meetings, activities, and program-related events)
• Assists with interpreter scheduling and logistics with the ADA Compliance Office
• Remain available for interpretation assignments as determined by departmental needs.

Administrative support

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive understanding of systems and roles within the College of Arts and Sciences to anticipate and address gaps in communication as related to the ASL program.
• Respond to community inquiries about the ASL program and its offerings.
• Other duties to assist in the integration of ASL into LING

What You Should Know

This is a part-time, temporary role working 20 hours a week during standard business hours; Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. We anticipate this assignment lasting the entire academic year starting mid August through the end of Spring 2027.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this part-time position is $30-$45.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC), BEI Advanced/Master, RID-recognized certification, or equivalent nationally recognized certification
• Minimum 3 years of professional ASL/English interpreting experience
• Previous experience interpreting in professional, academic, or higher education settings
• Knowledge of the RID Code of Professional Conduct and ethical interpreting standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality