American Sign Language Faculty

Overview

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Summary:

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees and their families. The district is the largest provider of workforce development training in the state and supports a significant portion of the regional job market.

American Sign Language Faculty — located at Phoenix College. Full-Time, Regular position. Salary range: $51,774 - $99,672 annually, DOE. Work Calendar: 9 Months. Job .

This position involves teaching American Sign Language, Interpreting, and related courses for the Deaf Studies and Interpreting programs. Responsibilities include developing syllabi, instructional materials, activities, and assessments as assigned by the Program Director. The successful candidate will teach a minimum of 15 credits each in the fall and spring semesters, combining lecture and skills courses, while fulfilling service obligations to the college.

Additional responsibilities may include supervising and supporting adjunct faculty, advising students, coordinating program activities, tracking data, assisting with scheduling, fostering community and institutional partnerships, seeking grant funding, and participating in the Program Advisory Committee. Onsite, in-person instruction is required. The successful candidate will begin in Fall 2026.

• Supervises and instructs students in classroom and/or lab settings; delivers instruction using collaborative, communicative, active learning, and innovative methods, including instructional technology, to support a range of learning styles and abilities.
• Develops syllabi/course outlines, course materials, and assessment tools.
• Evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students’ scholastic records; prepares and grades exams, papers, and assignments.
• Available to meet with students for office hours; supports students outside of class; maintains department and college hours of accountability.
• Uses computers for communication and research; meets deadlines; participates in committee, department, college and district meetings, projects, and activities.
• Develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter and keeps current with new trends and developments in the field; promotes scholarly teaching and learning through conferences, courses, seminars and workshops.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, SIS, HCM, and GoReact.

Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught OR three years of occupational experience with a Bachelor’s degree or higher OR a Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field OR a Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field OR a Master’s degree with 24 upper division/graduate credits in the teaching field OR a Journeyman certification in the field (e.g., ASLTA certified or master certification).

• One or more valid certifications from RID, BEI, ASLTA.
• Master’s degree or higher in ASL education or ASL/English interpreting or related field.
• Three years or more of experience teaching American Sign Language at the post-secondary level using different modalities.
• Two years or more of experience in program management, curriculum development, outreach, and recruitment in ASL/interpreting.
• Native or near-native proficiency in ASL with high-level professional and academic fluency.
• Experience with educational technology such as Canvas and GoReact.
• Strong knowledge of ASL linguistics, Deaf Culture, and interpreting theory/philosophy.

• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work…