Instructor American Sign Language - Adjunct Pool

EDUCATION

Master’s degree in a qualifying field (American Sign Language, Linguistics of American Sign Language, Signed Language Interpreting, Deaf Culture, Deaf Education, and Deaf Studies) or Master’s degree in another field with 18 graduate hours in a qualifying field required.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of related work experience.

One (1) year of college level teaching experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Fluency in American Sign Language and the ability to translate from sign to spoken word and from spoken word to sign in a variety of settings

Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment

Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city

Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population

Possess good organizational and planning skills

Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Demonstrated   ability   to   inspire   and   motivate   students   in   a   learning-centered environment

Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others