California State University, Long Beach·Long Beach, California
Sign language interpreters facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, faculty, and staff in classroom and university settings. They provide equitable and culturally sensitive services using American Sign Language, Signed English, or transliteration.
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Sign language interpreters facilitate the communication and integration of deaf and hard-of-hearing, or otherwise disabled students and consumers (including faculty, staff and university guests) into the classroom, other instructional settings, and into the university community either by way of American Sign language (ASL), or Signed English, Transliteration (a manual, oral or tactile system of communication.)
Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.
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Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
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Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
The salary range for this classification is $45.20 to $74.97 per hour.
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Knowledge, skills, and abilities
The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to adapt to a wide range of interpreting needs and possesses strong linguistic, cognitive, and technical skills. They have a general knowledge of Deaf Culture and can work across the full spectrum of sign modalities, from ASL to Signed English. The candidate is flexible and able to transition between in‑person and remote interpreting as class modalities change, and is willing to provide interpreting support not only for registered BMAC students but also, when appropriate, for faculty, staff, and university guests.
Additionally, the ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent listening skills, and a solid command of English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. They demonstrate strong receptive and expressive communication skills, accurately conveying message content, register, tone, and intent across languages. The candidate exercises sound judgment when accepting assignments based on skill level, topic familiarity, and consumer diversity, adheres to professional ethical standards and confidentiality requirements, and builds effective, respectful relationships with students, faculty, staff, campus officials, and guests across classroom and campus event settings.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
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Licenses / Certificates
Interpreters are required by their profession to work towards and seek various levels of professional certification that are recognized on a state and national level as being appropriate in a post-secondary setting, including but not limited to NIC Certification granted by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred, not required.
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Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
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Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.
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CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
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Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
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We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
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California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/] prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Candidates must have completed an Interpreter Training Program or possess equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Professional certification such as NIC is preferred, and candidates must be able to work in both in-person and remote environments.
Market context
In California, sign language interpreter roles are often driven by ongoing accessibility needs in schools and public services, so demand can be steady for candidates with strong communication skills. This pool role is competitive because employers typically look for completed interpreter training or equivalent experience, at least 2 years of relevant work, and flexibility to work both in-person and remotely; NIC certification is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and hybrid availability before applying.
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