JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, the instructor is responsible for effectively teaching 16 credit hours of ASL course work per semester for the 2024/25 academic year. Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean and may involve teaching in a variety of delivery formats including online, virtual, and face-to-face. Must evaluate, record, and report student achievement and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department, division, and college policies and procedures. Must be able to design and participate in assessment of student learning projects within the discipline, the department, and the college. Will be expected to contribute professional expertise through non-teaching activities to the department, the division, and college-wide initiatives.
Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean and will require the instructor to be on campus and deliver content face-to-face on the Cedar Rapids campus.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be able and willing to deliver courses in variable delivery times, methods, and locations as required by the college.
• Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi.
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
• Evaluate and record student performance/achievement on a regular basis and provide students with timely feedback.
• Participate in student learning assessment projects.
• Maintain established office hours and meet with students as necessary.
• Collaborate in the development, assessment, and revision of curriculum.
• Provide leadership and support for adjunct faculty teaching ASL courses.
• Participate in the development and/or execution of departmental tasks and projects in the area of instruction or instructional support.
• Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
• Be creative, energetic, and self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in American Sign Language or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Successful teaching experience in higher education

• Doctorate
• ASLTA certification
• Successful teaching experience at a community college.