AY 24-25 Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language Job at Port...
Portland State University - Portland, OR, United States, 97204
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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 American Sign Language (ASL) program offers approximately 40 ASL courses during the year, serving approximately 300 students per quarter during fall, winter, and spring. We invite applicants to join our part-time adjunct instructor pool to teach first- and second-year ASL courses during the year to meet the needs of the students.
Current Opening: Winter 2025 classes (in-person):
- 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 student hours (office hours) for students, scheduling a minimum of 2 hours of office hours per week during the term(s) that they teach, and be available to their students 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 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 the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Required Professional Standards of Conduct:
At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our 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.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No
Background Check Required: Yes
Posting Close Date: 03/28/2025
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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