Adjunct Professor - Interpreter Training
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Language/Bilingual
Bilingual -
Education / Teaching
Bilingual
Campus
OSU-Oklahoma City
Contact Name & Email
Jimmy Mitchell,
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
6 months or less
Hiring Range
$750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour
Priority Application Date
Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
Responsible for instructing and guiding students in the development of skills and knowledge necessary to become professional interpreters utilizing American Sign Language (ASL). Perform a combination of theoretical instruction and practical training, ensuring that students are well-prepared to handle real-world interpreting tasks across various settings. Develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.
Required Qualifications
Extensive experience as a professional interpreter, ideally with a minimum of 5 years of active interpreting practice. Experience should include both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting in ASL.
Experience in interpreting within various specialized fields such as medical, legal, conference, community, or business settings. This diversity of experience helps in providing students with a comprehensive understanding of different interpreting environments.
Experience:
Prior experience teaching interpretation at the college level or in professional training programs. This includes developing curriculum, delivering lectures, and supervising practical exercises.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
This certification is for hearing ASL-English interpreters. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, pass a knowledge exam and a performance exam, and adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
This certification is for Deaf ASL-English interpreters. Candidates must complete 40 hours of interpreter training and, after a transitional period, hold at least a bachelor's degree. They must also pass both a knowledge exam and a performance exam.
The Oklahoma Interpreter Certification and Resource Center (ICRC) is the primary body responsible for certifying sign language interpreters in Oklahoma. The ICRC utilizes the Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) system to assess the proficiency of individuals seeking certification. This program is managed by the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
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