Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake Community College is hiring: Adjunct, American Sign Language in Salt L
Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84193
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Job Summary
Under department supervision, the faculty member will teach (including team-teaching) ASL, or Deaf culture courses for the American Sign Language program as assigned by the ASL/Interpreting Coordinator and/or the Associate Dean.
This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.
This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.
Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.
In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Follows the course curriculum outline, prepares and delivers lectures and other classroom activities.
Prepares and administers student evaluations.
Keeps accurate classroom records.
Provides ADA accommodations as directed.
Answers questions about courses.
Follows SLCC policies and procedures.
Proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.
All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for online-only courses.
You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.
You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language, ASL education, Linguistics, or a related field (e.g., Deaf Studies or Deaf Education) from an accredited college or university is required.
Proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required.
Teaching experience in ASL.
Ability to read and write standard English.
Ability to use computer technology and programs, including email, spreadsheets, and program-specific applications.
Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in American Sign Language or related field preferred.
Three (3) years full-time or five (5) years part-time college-level teaching experience in American Sign Language.
Appropriate certification(s) also required such as ASLTA, CDI, RID, NIC (National Interpreter Certification) and membership in ASLTA and/or RID.
SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with access to the Wasatch Mountains, outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. SLCC is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
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