ASL; American Sign Language Adjunct

Description

ASL (American Sign Language) Adjunct

In‑person, face‑to‑face only

Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Reports to: Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities

Olympic College is recruiting an adjunct faculty to join the faculty and staff team in the Social Sciences & Humanities Division. The position will be part‑time, teaching primarily ASL 121, 122, and 123, and possibly ASL 101 Finger spelling and Numbering. As a comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Basic Studies (high school diploma, GED preparation, ESL), academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates, and four applied baccalaureate degrees.

We also provide community education throughout our two‑county region.

• Teach daytime and evening in‑person classes on the Bremerton and Satellite campuses when required.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs.
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm.
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as experienced students desiring to further their careers.
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement – including familiarity with TRUE+Way online textbook and learning materials.
• Appropriately incorporate the use of computer information technology in the delivery of services (preferably Canvas and GoREACT).
• Support diversity in higher education through culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources, voices, and actions.
• Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning‑centered climate.
• Demonstrate success in incorporating accessibility and special‑needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally/ASL and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College‑approved learning management system.
• Uphold Olympic College’s values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Studies or related field; OR
• CTE Certification and minimum of two years’ teaching experience.
• Extensive coursework or experience in American Sign Language.
• Education or experience with Deaf culture and deafness.
• Relevant teaching experience.

• Master’s degree in ASL and/or Deaf Studies.
• College teaching experience.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment. The final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits. This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis.

Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department, including evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at…