AY 24-25 Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language Job at Portland State Univ

AY 24-25 Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language

Working Title: AY 24-25 Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language

Department: World Languages and Literatures

Position Number: D97751-00

Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary:

The Department of World Languages and Literatures plays a central role in preparing the students of Portland State University to function in the global community. We offer instruction in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Norwegian, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Vietnamese. The Department is committed to teaching for proficiency, developing functional skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking for real-world use.

The American Sign Language (ASL) program offers approximately 40 ASL courses during the year, serving approximately 300 students per quarter. We invite applicants to join our part-time adjunct instructor pool to teach first- and/or second-year ASL courses during the year to meet the needs of the students.

Current Opening for Winter 2025 Classes (In-Person):

• ASL 202-001, Second-Year ASL, MW 1130-1320
• ASL 202-002, Second-Year ASL, MW 1400-1550
• ASL 202-003, Second-Year ASL, TR 1000-1150
• ASL 202-004, Second-Year ASL, TR 1400-1550
• ASL 102-002, MW 1130-1320
• ASL 102-003, MW 1400-1550

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach first- and/or second-year American Sign Language courses according to the needs of the department.
• Maintain regular office hours for students, scheduling a minimum of 2 hours per week and being available by appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a related field
• Two years teaching ASL at the college level
• Native or near-native fluency in ASL and in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Sign Language Teachers Association Certification

Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Adheres to all PSU’s policies, including those on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Required Professional Standards of Conduct:

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for all. Conduct must align with PSU Professional Standards of Conduct.

Compensation:

Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the PSUFA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Instructions:

2 letters of recommendation will be requested only if you are selected as a finalist. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Background Check Required: Yes

Posting Close Date: 03/28/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled