Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language (Pooled Position, Central Campus)

Job Description

• Summary Broward College in sunny South Florida, is one of the largest state colleges in the country, with an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students, supported by 4,000 employees. The College was rated as a best-in-state employer by Forbes and a top 10 community college by the Aspen Institute. The college invites applications for a part-time teaching position in American Sign Language. The ideal candidate will share the college’s commitment to educating its students and meeting the college’s great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of our student population and the surrounding community as we make Broward College the number one destination for academic excellence. Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Demonstrate (1) a mastery of their specific discipline; (2) a deep commitment to the college mission of fostering student success, academic achievement, and persistence; (3) technological competence; and (4) the ability to use skills and strategies that engage students in ways that facilitate learning and prepare students for productive lives. Employ teaching methods to accommodate various levels of academic preparation and incorporate appropriate and engaging technology across different modalities of instruction to facilitate student learning. Facilitate the needs of different learners across programs by implementing responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students. Have a willingness to examine and adapt one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students. Engage in student consultation, course preparation, review of course outlines, and preparation of course syllabi. Provide prompt and constructive support to students through regular office hours and timely feedback on assessments and activities. Provide prompt feedback to student emails. Adhere to all reporting deadlines such as grade processing, enrollment verification, syllabus submission, and textbook adoption. Participate in service to the college and its community. Application Package: 1. Resume - Detailed curriculum vitae of all educational and professional experience, which includes a list of courses taught 2. Transcript - Unofficial conferred transcript that includes degree received and conferral date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: https://www.naces.org/members. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; official transcripts will be required prior to hire.) Work Shift/Hours Per Week Varies Minimum Education: Master's degree in American Sign Language or Education for the Hearing Impaired with fluency in the use of American Sign Language OR Master’s Degree and 18 graduate credit hours in American Sign Language or Education for the Hearing Impaired with fluency in the use of American Sign Language OR Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language, Sign Language Interpreting, or Education of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing with fluency in the use of American Sign Language plus National Certification in Sign Language Interpreting (as recognized under the Registry of the Interpreters for the Deaf RID), or American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) Certification and demonstrated competency in teaching. Ph.D. preferred. Minimum Experience/Training: Prior college teaching experience is preferred. The successful Candidate must have a high level of computer literacy and a commitment to teaching. All schedules require office hours and some may require evening and/or weekend hours. Our Culture At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty. Position Time Type Part time Position Number P0092441 Department Central Academics, Speech/Lang/Journalism Salary Range $2,181.00 - $2,386.02 (Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience) Posting End Date Open Until Filled Work Schedule Monday-Friday/Weekends/Varies Comments To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a resume and unofficial transcript are required. Designated Essential Personnel No Special Instructions to Applicant: For positions requiring a degree, official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email the document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date. **Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application*