Get new jobs for this search by email

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

Job Title: American Sign Language (ASL) - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location: Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number: 04658

Department: American Sign Language

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type: Part-Time

Status: Regular

Job Open Date: 01/13/2025

Resume Review Date: Ongoing

Closing Date: 05/11/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Position Summary

At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success:

• Accountable to our students, the community and one another.
• Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.
• Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.
• Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued and respected.
• Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.

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 day, evening and online courses at our downtown Dayton campus, Courseview campus in Mason, OH and Centerville campus.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $986 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Why work for Sinclair College?

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

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aide transition from professional work to a teaching role

*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 culturally 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 (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in ASL with native or native-like signing skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your preference of location(s):
  • Main Campus - Dayton, Ohio
  • Courseview Campus - Mason, Ohio
  • Centerville Campus - Centerville, Ohio
  • Remote