American Sign Language (ASL) - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

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Position Summary

The Sinclair American Sign Language (ASL) Program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a deep understanding of American Sign Language (ASL), deaf culture, and interpreting practices. Courses range from introductory levels to advanced training, preparing students for careers in interpreting, captioning, and working with the Deaf community.

The Sinclair ASL Program is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for daytime courses at The Hope Center in Dayton, Ohio and the Courseview Campus in Mason, Ohio. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog.

This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
• Faculty Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.

SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in interpreter education or related field required; master’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in ASL is required; Native or native-like signing skills
• National Interpreting certification (RID/NIC) preferred
• Evidence of successful prior teaching (ASL/Interpreting) experience is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a diverse college community
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a bachelor’s degree in interpreter education or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Are you proficient in ASL with native or native-like signing skills?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Are you available to teach in-person during daytime hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Please select your preferred location:
   • The Hope Center (Dayton, Ohio)
   • Courseview Campus (Mason, Ohio)
5. In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
   • Ohio
   • Indiana
   • Kentucky
   • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.
6. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
   • No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Bachelor's Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Other