Adjunct Instructor, Translation and Interpreting

Adjunct Instructor, Translation and Interpreting

Salary

$35.85 - $38.30 Hourly

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Job Number

26-27-00027

Division

Office of The President

Department

Translation/Interpretation Programs

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
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Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an adjunct instructor in the Translation/Interpretation Programs.The Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with his or her Program Director on matters related to and for the benefit of the Center for the Global Learner and its students.

• This posting is part of a pool recruitment process, which means we are collecting applications for potential openings that may arise during the academic year. Please note: This position may not be for an immediate need. Instead, your application will be kept on file and reviewed as opportunities become available. Pool positions are used to identify qualified candidates in advance, allowing us to fill roles more efficiently when vacancies occur.

Examples of Duties

• Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction, including seated, online, hybrid, academic success, and/or interdisciplinary capstone courses as needed at any of Durham Tech's instructional sites.
• Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course.
• Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations.
• Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms.
• Stay current with developments in the field of instruction.
• Assist in the revision and development of course outlines, syllabi, curriculum plans, and other instructional documentation and in the identification, development, preview, and acquisition of educational resources and supplies required to meet program objectives and improve instruction.
• Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the program director, chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college.
• Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Complete, maintain and/or participate in professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

A Masters degree or a Doctoral degree in Spanish, Translation, Interpreting, or a closely related field; Interpreter and/or translator certification is preferred.

Work Experience:

Preferred experience teaching translation and/or community interpreting, preferably at a university or community college, and/or experience working as a translator and/or interpreter

Supplemental Information

• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English;
• Experience doing translations and/or interpreting in professional settings;
• A thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System;
• Competence in oral and written communication and computer skills appropriate for effective teaching and management;
• Proven sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, faculty, staff, and community groups;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community;
• Attention to detail;
• Active involvement in professional organization(s);
• Familiarity with current instructional technologies and distance learning; proven record of leadership within area of expertise.
• A thorough understanding and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community.
• Ability to respect and work with social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual diversity.
• Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to deal effectively with confidential information.
• Competence in oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Ability to be organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks.
• Ability to make presentations to small and large audiences.
• Competence in Spanish<>English translation and interpretation.
• Demonstrable native or near-native oral and written communication proficiency in Standard English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with local Spanish speaking populations.
• Demonstrated ability to use appropriate technology to deliver, support, or enhance instruction and to carry out administrative responsibilities.
• Understanding of principles of adult education and student-centered active learning strategies.
• Proficiency in computer technology as evidenced by competence with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word and current instructional technology.
• Ability to function effectively under stress.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Awareness of needs and expectations of student, colleagues, and community groups.
• Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action.
• Evidence of strong organizational and priority setting skills.
• Maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses
• Ability to express or exchange ideas
• Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity

Normal Working Hours:

Scheduled

meeting times, course preparation, grading responsibilities, and student

consultations are included as part of contracted duties. Specific work hours

will be determined based on class schedules and in coordination with the

supervisor. Please note that hours are contingent upon student enrollment and

instructional needs and therefore are not guaranteed

This position is not eligible for benefits. For more information, please visit Employee Categories and Benefits Eligibility.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Do you hold a Masters degree or a Doctoral degree in Spanish, Translation, Interpreting, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have interpreter and/or translator certification?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience teaching translation and/or community interpreting, or have you taught translation and/or community interpreting at a university or community college, or do you have experience working as a translator and/or interpreter?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Durham Technical Community College

Address 1637 East Lawson Street

Durham, North Carolina, 27703

Phone 919-536-7244-5101

919-536-7200

Website https://www.durhamtech.edu/