New River Community College
Adjunct Instructor, American Sign Language, UC Blue Ash College
New River Community College, Blue Ash, Ohio, United States
Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, American Sign Language, UC Blue Ash College
Posting Start Date: 6/26/25
About UC Blue Ash The Language and Culture Studies Department at UC Blue Ash invites applicants for our American Sign Language (ASL) Adjunct faculty general pool of candidates from which part‑time faculty will be selected for the upcoming term (as needed). The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park‑like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.
Job Overview Part‑time faculty must be able to teach first and second‑year American Sign Language and culture courses. Depending upon need and adjunct availability, an adjunct could teach a minimum of 3 credit hours up to a maximum of 9 credit hours in a semester.
Adjunct faculty members will be expected to (1) use our course management system (Canvas) and any textbook‑specific systems; (2) hold regular office hours to meet with students and reply to student communications in a timely manner; and (3) participate in at least one professional development workshop per year.
Classes may be offered day or evening. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Essential Functions
On a part‑time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses.
Using best practices, continually evaluate student coursework.
Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.
Review and respond in a timely manner to all University‑related and student communications.
Other related duties as assigned.
Required Education Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
One (1) year of previous teaching experience
For accreditation purposes, the candidate should be prepared to write a statement outlining evidence of advanced proficiency in ASL. These items may include: the specifics of their undergraduate and/or graduate degrees and coursework, publications, honors, awards, professional licensure/certifications, demonstrated competencies and achievements, or outside expert evaluations.
Additional Qualifications Considered
National Interpreter Certification, Certified Deaf Interpreter or ASLTA Certification.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree specifically in Deaf Studies, ASL, Deaf/Special Education, Second Language Instruction, Interpreting, or another specialization in these areas.
Teaching experience specifically at the college level.
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Posting Start Date: 6/26/25
About UC Blue Ash The Language and Culture Studies Department at UC Blue Ash invites applicants for our American Sign Language (ASL) Adjunct faculty general pool of candidates from which part‑time faculty will be selected for the upcoming term (as needed). The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park‑like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.
Job Overview Part‑time faculty must be able to teach first and second‑year American Sign Language and culture courses. Depending upon need and adjunct availability, an adjunct could teach a minimum of 3 credit hours up to a maximum of 9 credit hours in a semester.
Adjunct faculty members will be expected to (1) use our course management system (Canvas) and any textbook‑specific systems; (2) hold regular office hours to meet with students and reply to student communications in a timely manner; and (3) participate in at least one professional development workshop per year.
Classes may be offered day or evening. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Essential Functions
On a part‑time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses.
Using best practices, continually evaluate student coursework.
Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.
Review and respond in a timely manner to all University‑related and student communications.
Other related duties as assigned.
Required Education Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
One (1) year of previous teaching experience
For accreditation purposes, the candidate should be prepared to write a statement outlining evidence of advanced proficiency in ASL. These items may include: the specifics of their undergraduate and/or graduate degrees and coursework, publications, honors, awards, professional licensure/certifications, demonstrated competencies and achievements, or outside expert evaluations.
Additional Qualifications Considered
National Interpreter Certification, Certified Deaf Interpreter or ASLTA Certification.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree specifically in Deaf Studies, ASL, Deaf/Special Education, Second Language Instruction, Interpreting, or another specialization in these areas.
Teaching experience specifically at the college level.
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