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PT American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor Job at Inside Higher Ed in Norwalk

Inside Higher Ed, Norwalk, CA, United States, 90650

PT American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor

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Equity and Diversity

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. The college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people.

Closing Date
This position will close on June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Salary: $91.73 - $143.37 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: PT ASL Instructor-25

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Norwalk, CA

Department: PT ASL Instructor-25

Division: Liberal Arts

Description

Equity and Diversity

Closing Date
This position will close on June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

College Profile

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. Communities within the college\'s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs, and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu.

Department Profile

The Modern Language Department is in the Liberal Arts Division and offers seven modern languages in beginning to advanced classes. The department provides students of every discipline with a range of opportunities for their intellectual and personal enrichment. The Modern Language Department is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in teaching American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish to meet the varied learning needs of our diverse student body. The department believes that every language is the pathway to global respect and cultural understanding. We embrace open communication and guide students as they explore their role in the global community.

ASL courses are offered in traditional settings (in person) and/or remote, online, and hybrid. The ASL program offers coursework leading to an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T), and an Associate of Arts degree in ASL. Courses include American Sign Language I, II, III, IV; Beginning Interpreting and Ethics; Deaf Culture.

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. If absent, notify the Instructional Dean or designee, or the Office of Academic Affairs in advance and have plans prepared so that a substitute can maintain continuity of course content.
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 and submit them by the published deadlines.
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. If the textbook is electronic or includes an electronic course pack, these conditions must be met:
Tests and exams must be available to the student without charge; the text and course pack must be accessible to students with disabilities; the publisher must grant read-only access to designated college staff for evaluation of course materials; and the text must be downloadable or printable.

Meet all classes during the final examination period and give final examinations at the scheduled time unless approved otherwise. Keep all corrected final examination papers for at least one year after the close of the term. Maintain a safe learning environment and allow review of assignments upon request.

Maintain a safe learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

Any bachelor\'s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. The professional experience must be directly related to the teaching assignment. Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of a diverse student and staff population is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master\'s Degree in ASL or a related discipline and two years of ASL teaching college experience
Major in ASL Instruction, Applied Linguistics with a focus in ASL, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Studies, ASL-English Interpreter Education, or a related field
Demonstrated ability and experience teaching ASL at the post-secondary level
ASLTA Certification or RID/SLPI/EIPA/NAD related certifications
Participation in professional growth activities such as RID, ASLTA, NAD
Native or near-native fluency in ASL
Excellent written skills in English

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Requires ambulatory ability, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, hand-eye coordination for writing or typing, visual acuity to read, and auditory ability to project voice and hear questions. May involve lifting objects under 30 lbs occasionally.

Conditions of Employment

Assignments are contingent upon funding and enrollment and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes. Employment requires fingerprints for criminal history clearance, a social security card, and TB test results within required timeframes. Faculty must be able to teach on-campus or remotely as assigned. Candidates must provide proof of California residency before employment. Visitors are not sponsored for immigration visas.

Application materials must be submitted by the closing date. If accommodations are needed, contact Human Resources at hr@cerritos.edu. Applicants must provide transcripts and foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-certified agency. All degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions.

Required Documents

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts (showing all coursework and degree conferral)

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cerritosedu/jobs/4963534/pt-american-sign-language-asl-instructor

The District is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on any basis listed in policy. No immigration sponsorships are provided.

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