Part Time - American Sign Language - Adjunct Instructor

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Harrisburg's Communication Sciences and Disorders Program has a part-time opening to teach our American Sign Language (ASL) classes (ASL I, ASL II) as well as potentially other courses related to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Candidates should apply online and submit a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and a letter of application indicating certifications and teaching experience. Please note that all classes are offered in-person and this is not a remote opening. All correspondence should be addressed to Dr. Paul Evitts, CSD Program Chair. Job Duties Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to ASL and/or Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing individuals. Requirements and Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in ASL or a related field. Strong foundation in ASL proficiency. Knowledge of Deaf culture. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience at the university level. Certification from American Sign Language Teacher’s Association (ASLTA), Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or related agency. Application Process To apply, please submit the following documents with your application: Cover letter indicating level of experience and certifications in ASL. Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here . EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines