American Sign Language, Adjunct Instructor

Job Summary The Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language, is responsible for delivering accessible and high-quality learning experiences in settings such as classrooms, laboratories, clinical environments, and distance learning. The faculty member facilitates the learning process to promote student success. They actively pursue professional development opportunities to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within their disciplines. They engage in the institutional effectiveness process and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, outcome assessment, and data analysis to continuously improve outcomes and complete necessary course documentation promptly and accurately. The faculty member contributes to developing student and program learning outcomes, courses, and programs. Additionally, the Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language, is committed to maintaining high ethical standards, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive data while actively promoting an inclusive learning environment that respects diversity. **** Hourly Salary will commensurate based on Education.** ## Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Plan and deliver accessible, high-quality instruction that enhances learning and promotes students understanding of course outcomes. - Instruct 13 or fewer contact hours per semester, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry; prepare objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies; develop, maintain, and refresh course syllabi; ensure the learning experiences align with program and student learning outcomes for the course. - Create an inclusive learning environment ensuring all students have equitable access to education by utilizing teaching inclusion frameworks, including Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). - Respond to students electronic communications appropriately and promptly. - Maintain and complete accurate documentation of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and procedures and submit required course documentation accurately and timely. - Facilitate students understanding of the importance of transferable (soft) skills and their crucial role in achieving college and workplace success. - Contribute to curriculum development by creating new courses and updating existing course content and student learning outcomes; offer recommendations for course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment; provide valuable input into developing the programs course sequence and schedule. - Engage in the institutional effectiveness process and college- and state-wide initiatives, such as program review, grants, the Colleges Strategic Plan, NC Guided Pathways, and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). - Demonstrate proficiency in student learning outcomes assessment, including aligning learning experiences with desired outcomes, conducting assessments to measure these outcomes, and analyzing resulting data to enhance student learning. - Foster a collaborative and team-based work environment, demonstrating a strong commitment willing to follow tasks through to completion. - Collaborate with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate. - Pursue and engage in professional development activities each academic year, including required and recommended employee training offered by the College, research, and remain current in professional literature by participating in professional organizations, taking classes, and attending conferences and workshops, as appropriate, to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within the disciplines while safeguarding the accessibility and quality of the learning experience. - Champion the Co leges retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring social and economic success for all learners. - Support the Colleges mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies and procedures. Related Responsibilities: - Participate in college-wide, divisional, and departmental meetings; contribute to advisory and standing committees and focus groups on formulating recommendations concerning educational pathways, courses, policies, and procedures. - Engage in the Colleges recruitment effort by reviewing and providing recommendations for program publications, the Colleges website, social media, marketing materials, and other community relations activities and events to enhance the Colleges outreach efforts. - Assist with the inventory management of programmatic or course equipment and assume responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program or course. - May attend the Colleges graduation ceremony and support other student and institutional activities and functions. ## Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience Requirements - Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in settings with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups while exhibiting the ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications. - Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, relevant computer applications, and Internet platforms. - Display skills in planning, organizing, and implementing new initiatives, programs, and services; certify quality through tracking and assessment while effectively managing time and resources, meeting deadlines, and paying attention to details. - Perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects, manage interruptions, and demonstrate the ability to work independently without supervision. - Knowledge and practical ability in student/career and workforce development while understanding the significance of fostering a learner-centered environment. - Comprehensive knowledge of the entire student experience, encompassing coaching, mentoring, academic/career advising, student/career services, and academic progression and completion. - Practice high ethical standards and preserve confidentiality when dealing with sensitive data and information. - Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion within the learning environment and the workplace. Required Education and Experience: - Masters degree in American Sign Language from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution. - At least one year of relevant teaching and/or work experience. Preferred Education and Experience: At least one year of community college teaching experience. At least one year of experience teaching distance learning using video conferencing tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Collaborate, etc. At least one year of experience using the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) or another similar LMS. At least one year of experience working the Ellucian Self-Service Student Portal or another similar student registration portal. At least one year of experience using the Watermark Student Success and Engagement (Aviso Enterprise) or similar student success software. Completion of the Applying the Quality Matter Rubric course, Quality Matters Teaching