Adjunct Faculty - American Sign Language (ASL) - Bristol Community College

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Faculty - American Sign Language (ASL)

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs - Arts & Humanities

LOCATION: Fall River

POSITION STATUS: MCCC/DCE unit position, non-benefitted.

Adjunct Faculty are part time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered as face-to-face sections in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton. Courses may also be offered as online sections. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, and on weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays).

Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.

STARTING DATE: Academic Year 2024-2025

SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DCE Adjuncts and Part-Time Members (mccc-union.org)

STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Adjunct Faculty - American Sign Language (ASL) will be responsible for teaching ASL courses. A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Dean of Arts and Humanities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach American Sign Language courses.
• Complete required trainings, such as Title IX and Cybersecurity.
• Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, to include duties such as completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  
  

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in related field.
• College level teaching experience.
• Experience and/or professional development in teaching and assessing ASL.
• Proven technological proficiency.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate preferred.
• Degree in American Sign Language.
• Evidence of scholarship.
• Experience using High Impact Practices.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Graduate of Bristol's Adjunct Certificate Program
• Prior online teaching experience.
• Prior online teaching, using Blackboard or any Learning Management System.
• 18 graduate credits in the area of American Sign Language
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
  
  

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.

Application Instructions

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button.

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS SEEKING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

Requirements To Complete Application Process

• A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.
• A current resume/curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).
• A copy of your transcripts for all degrees earned. Upon hire, the candidate must supply official transcripts and/or certifications. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your appointment being revoked.
• Those interviewed may be required to present a 15-20 minute teaching demonstration on a topic of the hiring manager's choice.
  
  

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.