Adjunct Faculty: American Sign Language

Hiring Rate: $1,019.00 per load hour.

Position Duties

• In the context of general education courses, or other non-occupational courses, achievement of academic credentials typically means that an instructor holds a Master’s degree or higher. Generally, this degree is in the discipline or subfield in which the instructor is teaching. If an instructor holds the degree in a discipline or subfield other than that in which they are teaching, the individual completed a reasonable amount of coursework in the discipline or subfield, is making progress towards these academic qualifications, has equivalent experience, or a combination of these criteria. 1. A Master’s degree or higher in the discipline or subfield. 2. A Master’s degree or higher in any discipline AND 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline or subfield. Exceptions are permitted on a case-by-case basis as determined by full-time faculty and appropriate Academic Dean, which are consistent with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) guidelines, that could include but are not limited to: the achievement of academic credentials, progress toward academic credentials, equivalent experience, or some combination thereof.
• In the context of general education courses, or other non-occupational courses, achievement of academic credentials typically means that an instructor holds a Master’s degree or higher. Generally, this degree is in the discipline or subfield in which the instructor is teaching. If an instructor holds the degree in a discipline or subfield other than that in which they are teaching, the individual completed a reasonable amount of coursework in the discipline or subfield, is making progress towards these academic qualifications, has equivalent experience, or a combination of these criteria.
• 1. A Master’s degree or higher in the discipline or subfield.
• 2. A Master’s degree or higher in any discipline AND 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline or subfield.
• Exceptions are permitted on a case-by-case basis as determined by full-time faculty and appropriate Academic Dean, which are consistent with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) guidelines, that could include but are not limited to: the achievement of academic credentials, progress toward academic credentials, equivalent experience, or some combination thereof.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current community college or other higher education teaching experience with prepared materials. Experience with online learning systems such as Canvas.
• Current community college or other higher education teaching experience with prepared materials.
• Experience with online learning systems such as Canvas.

Other Qualifications

• Successful candidates must be able to complete necessary duties satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Regular attendance is a critical job responsibility as it demonstrates dependability in job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the conditions of this job. Physical Demands The successful candidate must meet the physical demands described to complete the conditions of this job. Job duties require the employee to sit and communicate effectively and regularly. The employee is often required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to satisfy the needs of this job. Work Environment The work environment described represents those an employee encounters while fulfilling necessary job duties. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may vary based on the assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to satisfy the needs of this job.
• Successful candidates must be able to complete necessary duties satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Regular attendance is a critical job responsibility as it demonstrates dependability in job duties.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the conditions of this job.
• Physical Demands
• The successful candidate must meet the physical demands described to complete the conditions of this job. Job duties require the employee to sit and communicate effectively and regularly. The employee is often required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to satisfy the needs of this job.
• Work Environment
• The work environment described represents those an employee encounters while fulfilling necessary job duties. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may vary based on the assignment.