Alamance Community College is hiring: Part-Time Temporary American Sign Language

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Graham, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-00118
Division: Business, Arts & Sciences
Department: Business, Arts & Sciences
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Alamance Community College is seeking a qualified and experienced American Sign Language (ASL) Translator to provide interpreting services for faculty meetings and other academic or administrative events on an as-needed basis. The ASL Translator will facilitate effective communication between hearing and Deaf or Hard of Hearing participants, ensuring accessibility and inclusion.

Example of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide real-time ASL interpretation during faculty meetings, workshops, and other designated events.
• Interpret spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English accurately and effectively.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism while interpreting sensitive or confidential information.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing agendas, materials, and relevant terminology as needed.
• Collaborate with event organizers to confirm logistics and ensure effective communication access.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ASL interpretation practices and relevant terminology.

Typical Qualifications

• Proficiency in ASL and spoken English with excellent comprehension and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex and technical language accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate meetings and events as needed.
• Must adhere to professional ethics and guidelines, including confidentiality under ADA and other relevant regulations.

Required Minimum:

• Must hold a current certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in interpreting, linguistics, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience, preferably in an educational or academic setting.

Supplemental Information

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.