Adjunct, American Sign Language Interpreting

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Adjunct Job Title Adjunct, American Sign Language Interpreting Discipline(s) Adjunct Job Description

Position Summary:

American Sign Language Interpreting Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by the faculty lead or Assistant Dean of English, Communication, and Languages (ECL) and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to ECL and College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace. The position will be teaching in-person classes only.

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.

2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.

3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.

4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.

5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.

6. Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.

7. Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.

8. Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.

9. Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Experience teaching (community college level preferred), mentoring, or training and/or industry related experience in ASL Interpreting or closely related field.

2. Bachelor's degree in ASL Interpreting, ASL Linguistics, ASL Studies, or closely related field.

Desired Qualifications

1. Master's degree in ASL Interpreting, ASL Linguistics, ASL Studies, or closely related field.

2. Eight years of professional interpreting experience.

3. Three years of interpreting teaching experience.

4. Member, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

Pool Number TS749P Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through May 31, 2027.

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Jerri Seremeth at jseremeth@frederick.edu.

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Essential Personnel? No Telework Eligible? No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • Applicants must be willing to accept a class assignment within the next academic year. Please indicate your availability below - day/evening/weekends.

(Open Ended Question)

• • To be considered for this position, you must hold a bachelor's degree in ASL Interpreting, ASL Linguistics, ASL Studies, or a closely related field, and have experience teaching (community college level preferred), mentoring, training, or industry‑related work in ASL Interpreting or a closely related field. Please indicate below whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this role.
• Yes, I meet the minimum qualifications.
• No, I do not meet these minimum qualifications.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Other Relevant Document