American Sign Language (ASL) Faculty

Maricopa Community College district
long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Glendale
April 24, 2024
American Sign Language (ASL) Faculty Job ID: 319793 Location: Glendale Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $49,725 - $95,728/annually, DOE Work Calendar 9 Months Maricopa Summary Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year? Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States? Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges! About Us Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program). Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance One of the largest community college systems in the country 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers Benefits The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community. 16 paid observed holidays ) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance) Paid, sick, and personal time (if applicable) Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff) Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents Flexible work schedules Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program: Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more Pre-Retirement Events (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying). 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!) Job Summary THIS POSITION BEGINS AUGUST 9, 2024. The person in this position is responsible for instructing students in various American Sign Language courses for university transfer, interpreting certification, personal interest and other related courses for Deaf Studies including. This position instructs, advises, and evaluates students from diverse backgrounds/cultures in American Sign Language. Job duties entail working within a community college environment, taking an active role in curriculum development and course development, assisting with supervision and class scheduling, and working with local and statewide organizations and local high schools for recruitment and internships. Essential Functions Instructing students in ASL courses, with an emphasis on developing the students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This includes utilizing and assessing various teaching methods to promote effective learning in students with diverse abilities, levels of academic preparation, ages, and socio-economic/cultural backgrounds Developing instructional materials. This includes creating syllabi/class outlines and evaluating students' comprehension of the subject matter being taught by making and grading assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams Holding academic support hours for students, with the purpose of answering questions that students may have over the subject matters being taught and/or providing academic advisement to students planning to major in an ASL Assists and responds to problems/requests from students during in person office hours. Serves on collaborative work teams with faculty, staff, administration and community stake holders, keeps department hours of accountability Assisting in departmental efforts to build and maintain the ASL program at GCC. This requires a commitment to student success and working together with other GCC employees on student recruitment initiatives and community outreach efforts. This includes working with students; facilitating partnerships with in-state colleges and universities for transfer programs and potential grants; creating and maintaining partnerships within the deaf and hard of hearing community Remains current with new trends and developments in the field through attendance at conferences, seminars, workshops. Is active within the community; engages in the academic life of the college by participating in district-wide, campus and departmental activities including department meetings, assessment, committees, and projects Supervises and evaluates in American Sign Language Dual Enrollment courses Engages in professional growth opportunities to enhance subject knowledge and develop pedagogical skills. ASL faculty members are expected to model the profession's high standards through their commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Professional growth opportunities may be external, such as attending national or regional conferences, or internal, such as attending college or department training sessions Minimum Qualifications What is required to teach in this program? You need 5 years of occupational experience in the following fields: American Sign Language, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Culture, Introduction to Deaf Community, Deaf Studies. OR you will need 3 years of occupational experience in the following fields as well as a Bachelor's Degree in any field: American Sign Language, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Culture, Introduction to Deaf Community, Deaf Studies. OR you will need Master's Degree or higher in the following fields: American Sign Language, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Culture, Introduction to Deaf Community, Deaf Studies. OR you will need Master's Degree or higher in any field and 18 graduate-level credits OR 24 upper division undergraduate credit in the following fields or courses: Coursework that includes: ASL Teaching, ASL Pedagogy, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Culture, Sign Language Education, Comparative Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Teaching ASL And in these areas: ASL, TASL, DST, ITP, IPP, LIN Desired Qualifications Master degree in American Sign Language or ASL/English interpreting, or Deaf Studies Professional certification in ASLTA, RID, CDE, CI/CT, or NIC. Experience teaching American Sign Language Two or more years of experience in classroom instruction using different modalities, preferably using innovative active learning methodologies Native or near-native proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL. Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations. Experience using Learning Management Systems such as Blackboard or Canvas Special Working Conditions Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations May require numerous evenings or weekends May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs How to Apply Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. If you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required. MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Posting Close Date Open until filled. First Review date: Monday, March 25, 2024. Applications received after the review date may not be screened. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit jeid-7d7d9f1fbd7d5f41b5295062378ed7d7