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We invite you to join our Part-time Faculty in the Department of Arts and Humanities, American Sign Language.
To teach in our program, you must have a terminal or advanced degree in a related field.
We are searching for instructors who can teach introductory and intermediate courses in American Sign Language.
Our ASL courses keep voice and written communication to a minimum.
Deaf cultural studies are also thematic components throughout each course.
Note: This Part-time Faculty position will be teaching 4-week hybrid (online and onsite) courses in San Diego.
Essential Job Duties:
Lead classroom sessions on-site and/or online according to university policies
Provide expertise in assigned content area by maintaining current knowledge in the field
Respond to student needs in a timely fashion or typically within 48 hours
Provide substantive feedback to students, grade assignments, and post grades
Participate in online class discussion boards
Emphasize student-centered learning by promoting student inquiries and encouraging participation in their own learning
Maintain a positive, safe, student-centric learning environment
Required Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, or a related field, from a regionally accredited university
Fluency in ASL with a minimum of 5 years’ experience of intensive language study and immersion in ASL
At least 2 years’ experience teaching ASL to adults
Knowledge of Deaf Culture and Audism
Experience teaching ASL online
Experience working with videoconferencing and web-based tool
Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States
Materials Needed for Submission:
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Cover Letter highly preferred
If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation/degree evaluation from one of our approved agencies.
Compensation Range:
Hourly: $25.
85 - $25.
85
Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.
Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position.
Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.
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National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws.
At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative, and create people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.
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