American Sign Language Residential Faculty

American Sign Language Residential Faculty

Salary Range
$49,705-$95,595/annually, DOE

Work Calendar
9 Months

Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
One of the largest community college systems in the country
2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers

Campus Statement
Phoenix College (PC), the first public junior college in Arizona, welcomed its first students on September 13, 1920. In 1962, PC transitioned to a community college that is part of the Maricopa Community College District. Currently, PC serves an ethnically-diverse student population and is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with over 17,000 students; PC proudly champions for social justice, equity, and access. The majority of our students are part-time, first-generation students seeking career technical education or university transfer.

With over 150 degree and certificate programs, Phoenix College embraces a learning-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. We strive to prepare our students to meet their unique goals - university transfer, career training and advancement, and lifelong learning. Join our community of educators to make a difference with us.

Phoenix College continues to offer accessibility to students while maintaining a high-quality education. Notably, PC was recently named one of the top 150 Community Colleges eligible for the Community College Excellence Program. Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we continue to innovate and lead in higher education.

Benefits
We are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community Benefits & Perks Options

Paid observed federal holidays
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match
Paid sick, and personal time (if applicable)
Multiple health and dental insurance coverage plans
Teladoc: Reach a doctor 24/7
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Maricopa Perks & Gears Discount Program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Professional Growth funding (if applicable)
Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents (if applicable)
Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program
Employee recognition opportunities among other perks.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Summary
This position will teach American Sign language, Interpreting and/or other related courses for the Deaf Studies and Interpreting programs as assigned by the Program Director(s). In this position you may also be responsible for supervising adjunct faculty, training and support, student advisement and outreach, program coordination and development, tracking information and statistics, scheduling assistance, establishing and fostering community and institutional relationships, seeking out and applying for grant funding, and Program Advisory Committee work.

This position is for Spring 2023.

Essential Functions
Supervise and instruct a diverse population of students in a classroom and/or lab settings; deliver class instruction using collaborative, communicative, active learning, and innovative teaching methods, including instructional technology

Develop syllabi/course outline, course materials and assessment tools

Evaluate knowledge of subject matter taught and monitor students' scholastic records; prepare and grade exams, papers, and assignments

Meet with students one hour per day during office hours; work with students outside of class; keep department and college hours of accountability

Use computers for communication and research; meet deadlines; participate in committee, department, college and district meetings, projects, and activities

Develop and enhance knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field and to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars and/or workshops

Minimum Qualifications
1. A master's degree in the teaching field, or a master's degree in any field and 18 graduate hours in the field, OR

A bachelor's degree and three years of work experience in the field, OR

Five years of work experience in the field

2. EDU 250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community College or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.

Desired Qualifications
1. Membership in RID, BEI, ASLTA or membership of other interpreting-related organization(s)
2. One or more valid certifications from the following organizations: BEI, RID, ASLTA
3. Master's degree in Sign Language Education or ASL/English Interpreting at post-secondary level
4. Experience in program management, curriculum development, outreach, and recruitment in areas of ASL and/or interpreting preferred
5. Native or near-native proficiency in American Sign Language with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high level professional and academic conversation in ASL required
6. Three (3) years of experience teaching American Sign Language and/or ASL/English interpreting at the postsecondary level
7. Experience with educational technology/software such as Canvas, GoReact, Student Information Systems, or similar systems
8. Strong knowledge of American Sign Language linguistics, Deaf Culture, and diversity within the Deaf community; theories and philosophy of interpreting
9. Experience in program, course, or academic assessment
10. Experience in teaching online courses

Special Working Conditions
May be required to teach evening, weekend and/or online classes
May be required to lift objects up to 25 lbs
Occasional local travel required
Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving
May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor

How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

If you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required.

MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date
Apply on or before November 4, 2022 to be considered.

EEO Information
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

Clery Act
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act

To apply, visit: https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psc/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

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