Part-time American Sign Language Instructor

Part-time American Sign Language Instructor

The World Language Program in the School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences at Lasell College is seeking a part-time instructor to teach American Sign Language. We currently have an opening for 1 class session that starts Sept 9.

ASL111 is the first level of Elementary Sign Language - we anticipate that the faculty member hired will also teach ASL112 in the spring semester. This is a face-to-face course that has been scheduled Monday/Wednesday 9:30 - 10:45 and Friday 10 - 10:50.

Given Lasell's commitment to fostering an intellectually enriching and inclusive educational environment, our expectation is that the successful candidate will demonstrate competence and sensitivity in fulfilling their roles and interacting with students and employees who are broadly diverse with regard to various aspects of identity, such as race, ethnicity, ability status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nationality, and religion.

Lasell seeks faculty and staff who appreciate the value diversity brings to a campus community and are eager to foster an inclusive environment at the University. Employees who represent various areas of diversity of our student body are key contributors to our strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Develop a syllabus and course outline for students that clearly communicates course learning outcomes.
• Provide instruction for all sessions of assigned courses utilizing the college philosophy of connected learning.
• Maintain office hours each week.
• Incorporate Canvas (online learning platform) into the course.
• Keep accurate records of student progress (grades) and complete mid-semester and final grade reports.
• Collaborate with other language instructors to determine appropriate leveling and pre-requisite work

Qualifications:

Experience teaching American Sign Language, as well as a master's degree or ABD in a related field are required. A willingness to incorporate the college's Connected Learning Philosophy into the course is also important.

Interested candidates should upload a letter of interest, resume and the information of three (3) references using the forms below. Review of resumes will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Lasell University requires all employees to be vaccinated and to provide the documentation upon the start of employment. Lasell also provides individuals the opportunity to request a medical or religious exemption.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.

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  To apply, visit https://www.lasell.edu/discover-lasell/human-resources/employment-opportunities/faculty-positions/part-time-american-sign-language-instructor.html
  
  
  
  
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