Adjunct Instructor - American Sign Language Studies (Asls)

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Adjunct Instructor (face-to-face, online, dual enrollment) - American Sign Language Studies located in the Division of Liberal Arts. This is a part-time position and is open for recruitment.

REPORTS TO:

Fine Arts and Communication Department Chair

LOCATIONS:

Mid-City campus and online

COMPENSATION:

Salary:  $2,500 per 3-hour credit course taught

Estimated Hours per Week:  Fall/Spring/Summer  

Dates/Times - Day, night and weekend classes; various times available

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume/CV, original transcripts, and names of contact information for three (3) work-related references.  Please include Certifications in online teaching. These documents must be attached to your application to be considered.  

Incomplete applications will not be considered

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Lisa Parker, Manager, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resources

Baton Rouge Community College

201 Community College Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

recruittalent@mybrcc.edu 

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.  An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.

This organization participates in the E-Verify program.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at (888) 464-4218.

BRCC does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or veteran's status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to its programs and activities.QUALIFICATIONS:

• MINIMUM: 

• Baccalaureate degree in American Sign Language (Linguistics, Sign Language Studies, Sign Language Education, Interpreter Education, Deaf Education)

• Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) credential from Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or certification from American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) or any other equivalent certification.

• PREFERRED: 

• Master's degree in American Sign Language (Linguistics, Sign Language Studies, Sign Language Education, Interpreter Education, Deaf Education)

• At least two years teaching American Sign Language classes at a college or university

• At least two years of experience as a certified American Sign Language interpreter OR certification from ASLTA or equivalent certification.

• Baton Rouge Community College is committed to hiring a Deaf individual for this position.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned.   Adjunct faculty may teach in the evening, weekends, online and dual enrollment courses as needed. Faculty are expected to support the institution's mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college-wide policies.   Adjunct Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching discipline Adjunct faculty report directly to the academic program manager and/or department chair within their respective departments and divisions.