Adjunct Professor - American Sign Language
Under direction, interprets spoken language using American Sign Language or other manual sign system, and vice versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf/hard of hearing individuals; serve as a liaison between deaf/hard of hearing students or employees, and hearing students and employees; and performs related work as required. This is a part-time as needed position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :
- Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other spoken word situations using manual sign system appropriate for the language and the cultural background of deaf/hard of hearing students and employees.
- Interprets deaf/hard of hearing students’ or employees’ signs into fluent English for other students, faculty, and College staff.
- Works with faculty and College departments to gain understanding of relevant concepts to better facilitate translation for deaf/hard of hearing students.
- Provides information and orientation to deaf/hard of hearing students/employees in emergency situations.
- Maintains certification by completing continuing education units required by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
- Adheres to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
- Utilizes technologies to transcribe speech to text in classroom and other settings.
- Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Completion of an accredited interpreter training program, or equivalent, preferred.
- Three years’ experience as a sign language interpreter. Work experience in a post-secondary educational setting preferred.
- Certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, preferred.
- Accurately interpret spoken language to sign language and interpret sign to spoken language for lecture classes, physical education classes, labs, meetings and various assignments as scheduled;
- follow and give oral and written directions;
- demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population;
- Maintain cooperative working relationships.
- American Sign Language or other sign system used by student/consumer;
- Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct;
- technical signs or specialized vocabulary used in the courses assigned;
- deaf culture, local deaf community, and resources for the deaf;
- specialized equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing (such as TTY/VP)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk to hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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