Los Angeles Community College District is hiring: Adjunct - AY26 American Sign L

Overview

Adjunct AY26 - American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor (Part-time). The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States, comprised of nine colleges serving parts of more than 40 cities in Southern California. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu.

Position

The LACCD is accepting applications for Adjunct American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor positions at our colleges for the 2026 Academic School Year. The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants so that when there is an actual opening at one of our colleges, the college can review those applicants. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered. We seek dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply. During the adjunct application, applicants will indicate which colleges are of interest for employment. Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with ASL Department members at one or more of LACCD’s 9 colleges. For college locations, visit the Our Colleges page at http://laccd.edu/About/Pages/Our-Colleges.aspx. Final determination of part-time ASL Instructor assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability.

Duties

The adjunct instructor should be prepared to teach a range of courses within the ASL discipline, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning. The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities, ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field and two (2) years of full-time related professional experience OR an Associate degree in any field and six (6) years of full-time related professional experience.
• A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

General Requirements

Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant’s expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment. Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee’s Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or by the start date.

Compensation

The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $86.85 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.32 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.

Application Process

Applicants must file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile and upload documents. Go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application. After review, selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. For consideration in the selection process, submit the following:

1. Letter of interest describing why you are a good fit for the position
2. Current resume
3. Contact information for three professional references
4. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, be prepared to provide official transcripts (transcripts from foreign institutions require an approved evaluation of equivalency)
5. Verification of Experience: letter on company letterhead indicating dates of employment, position title, and whether the experience was full- or part-time

Application materials will not be accepted by fax, mail or email. Incomplete applications may be excluded. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for adjunct selection. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Final determination of part-time assignments depends on enrollment, funding and class availability. For additional information, contact AcademicJobs@email.laccd.edu. Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodations in the selection/interview process with three business days notice.

Equal Employment Policy

The LACCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected status. Positive action will be taken to ensure representation of under-represented groups. To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2109