ASL Lab Instructor

ASL Lab Instructor

Job no: 520344
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: ASL Lab Instructor
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: Special Education
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The ASL Lab instructor will oversee students in labs associated with ASL courses. The ASL Lab instructor will collaborate with the course instructor-of-record to plan and execute practical activities for students during these labs. Lab activities are meant to support students at various levels as they develop proficiency in ASL.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time

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Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Starting at $400 per month based on Part Time Equivalent for a 1-credit hour course.

Required Qualifications

1) Bachelor's degree or higher in special education or closely related field.

2) A minimum of 3 years of work experience as a special educator or in a related field working with individuals with disabilities.

3) Candidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language.

4) Candidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience instructing at the college level.

Experience with learning management systems (i.e. Canvas)

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

August 16 in Fall Semester, January 1 in Spring Semester

Required Applicant Documents

1) CV or Resume
2) Cover Letter
3) Reference List with 3 references

Please Note:
These documents are required to be…