Job Information
Grand Rapids Community College American Sign Language - Adjunct Faculty in Grand Rapids, Michigan
American Sign Language - Adjunct Faculty
Job ID: 1597
November 13, 2023
Department: Language and Thought
Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/adjunct-faculty
Schedule: Part-time
Compensation: Consistent with https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf
Reports to: Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts
Posting Closes: Open until filled
SUMMARY
The College is seeking candidates to teach American Sign Language classes in the fall and/or winter semesters on our Grand Rapids campus. Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis.
The College is seeking candidates to teach American Sign Language classes in the fall and/or winter semesters on our Grand Rapids campus. Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis. https://www.grcc.edu/schools-departments/language-thought/american-sign-language/course-offerings classes offered at GRCC include SL 171 and SL 172. Only adjunct faculty living in the state of Michigan can teach in person and virtual classes for GRCC.
Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis. GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday. In the fall and winter semesters, classes meet for 1.5 hours twice a week or 3 hours once a week. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday. In the fall and winter semesters, classes meet for 1.5 hours twice a week or 3 hours once a week. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday. In the fall and winter semesters, classes meet for 1.5 hours twice a week or 3 hours once a week. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday. In the fall and winter semesters, classes meet for 1.5 hours twice a week or 3 hours once a week. For semester start and end dates, see https://www.grcc.edu/about-grcc/leadership-administration/provost/academic-calendar.
We offer American Sign Language classes in the following modality: in person. For additional information about these modalities, see the https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Teach GRCC course offerings American Sign Language. • Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education Credentials
• Master's degree required. • Minimum one of the following certifications: BEI, Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level Advanced or ASLPI Level 4, EIPA 4.0+, ASLTA, NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI/CT, CSC.
Work Experience
• College level teaching experience preferred. • Teaching experience at a community college preferred, but not required.
Equipment Use/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Ability to learn and use Blackboard, GRCC's Learning Management System. Training is provided. • Excellent communication skills.
Physical Demands
• Some evening work (grading, preparing for class, responding to email questions) will be needed. • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. • Must be able to instruct for up to three consecutive hours.
Mental Demands
• An understanding of and appreciation for the community college philosophy and student population. • An interest in working with diverse student populations, who represent a wide range of age, ethnicity, national origin, and ability. • A commitment to serve the Kent County community. • Demonstrated initiative and organizational and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to perform routine and unexpected duties. • A willingness and