Adjunct Faculty, Sign Language

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F00890

Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Sign Language

Internal Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Sign Language

Department
CommArts/Hum/Fine Arts Div

Position Type
Part-Time Faculty

Job Family
Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

This position requires teaching SGN 121 (American Sign Language I) and/or SGN 122 (American Sign Language II) on campus and/or via Zoom (synchronous online).

Required Qualification(s)

Bachelor’s degree in any field AND one or more of the following qualifications:
- ASLTA (American Sign Language Teachers Association) certification;
-Certificate of completion from an Interpreting Program;
-R.I.D. (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certification; or
- N.I.C. (National Interpreter Certification).

Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.

Desired Qualification(s)

Experience teaching ASL
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Posting Date
04/10/2023

Closing Date
07/28/2023

Expected Start Date
08/21/2023

Special Instructions Summary

This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs.
The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member’s career at CLC . Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence ( CLC CARES ) outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs@clcillinois.edu with your username and password. Thanks for being patient with the adjunct faculty hiring process.

Pay Rate
Per Adjunct Contract

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Location
Grayslake

Total Hours per week
4 hrs.

Work Schedule

This class meets for 4 hours per week.

EEO Statement

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Software Testing Required
None

Interview Process Requirements
None

Summary of Essential Functions

Teach courses in subject field. Develop instructional materials. Assess student learning and assign grades. Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters. Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life. Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.
Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.

Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester.

Provide instructional support to the students. Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.

Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.

Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.

Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College.

Be available for student consultation through phone or email.

Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.

Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department. Provide all results as requested.

Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbook (and/or related instructional material). Meet all classes for the scheduled time.
Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines. Provide the Registrar appropriate grade records.

Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.

Revise and update course content as needed.

Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees.

Maintain a high level of professional ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED : None
Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in any field and one or more of the following qualifications? - ASLTA (American Sign Language Teachers Association) certification OR Certificate of completion from an Interpreting Program OR R.I.D. (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certification OR N.I.C. (National Interpreter Certification)
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have experience teaching ASL?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 2
2. Unofficial Transcript 3
3. Other Document