American Sign Language; ASL - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Position Summary

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 daytime courses at The Hope Center in Dayton, Ohio and the Course view Campus in Mason, Ohio.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog
. This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky
, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

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.

• 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

• 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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in interpreter education or a related field?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in ASL with native or native-like signing skills?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to teach in-person during daytime hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM)?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Please select your preferred location:
• • The Hope Center (Dayton, Ohio)
  • Course view Campus (Mason, Ohio)
• * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
• • Ohio
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Bachelor's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Other

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402