American Sign Language Faculty Job at Maricopa Community College district in Pho

American Sign Language Faculty

Job ID: 321912
Location: Phoenix College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range: $51,774 - $99,672/annually, DOE
Grade: 001
Work Calendar: 9 Months

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom.

Campus Statement

Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning.

Benefits

• Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Job Summary

This position involves teaching American Sign Language, Interpreting, and related courses for the Deaf Studies and Interpreting programs, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, activities, and assessments as assigned by the Program Director.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and instructs students in classroom and/or lab settings; delivers instruction using collaborative, communicative, active learning, and innovative methods, including instructional technology, to support a range of learning styles and abilities.
• Develops syllabi/course outline, course materials and assessment tools.
• Evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students' scholastic records; prepares and grades exams, papers, and assignments.
• Available to meet with students for one hour per day during designated office hours; works with students outside of class; keeps department and college hours of accountability.
• Uses computers for communication and research; meets deadlines; participates in committee, department, college and district meetings, projects, and activities.
• Develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field and to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars and/or workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught
• OR Three years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a Bachelor's degree or higher
• OR A Master's degree or higher in the teaching field
• OR A Master's degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field
• OR A Master's degree or higher in any field with a combination of 24 upper division and/or graduate credits in the teaching field
• OR A Journeyman certification in the field to be taught, such as American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) "certified" or "master" certification.

Desired Qualifications

• One (1) or more valid certifications from the following organizations: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA).
• Master's degree or higher in American Sign language education or ASL/English interpreting or related field.
• Three (3) years or more of experience teaching American Sign Language at the post-secondary level using different modalities.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in program management, curriculum development, outreach, and recruitment in areas of ASL and/or interpreting preferred.
• Native or near-native proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required.
• Experience with educational technology/softwares such as Canvas, GoReact and more.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.