Asst Prof & Prog Coord of Amer Sign Lang/ Deaf Std - Baltimore City Community College

Description/Job Summary

Baltimore City Community College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for American Sign Language/Deaf Studies. In addition, the candidate will oversee the other modern language offerings at the College. Applicants for this 12-month position must have administrative experience and be qualified to provide instruction in ASL and Deaf Studies. The Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for ASL/Deaf Studies will teach 9 credit hours per semester to a diverse population of learners and through various teaching modalities, face-to-face, virtual, and/or online (day or evening); maintain scheduled office hours; develop and revise curricula, manage course and program assessment of student learning outcomes; participate in service to the college and the school (i.e., meetings, committee membership, activities, and events); play a critical role in building the language program; and assist the Associate Dean with other duties as assigned. Candidates with proven leadership ability who can work collaboratively with other faculty and staff are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities/Duties

Teaching and Instruction:

• Contributes to the college's mission and goals through effective teaching and instruction.
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter through exceptional content delivery, pedagogy, and andragogy through the teaching of ASL and Deaf Studies courses.
• Provides input for the development of the ASL/Deaf Studies program instruction, standards, and policies.
• Uploads current syllabi, readings, and homework assignments and submits grades on time in Canvas.
• Maintains attendance records in Banner.
• Provides guidance to students for academic planning.
• Incorporates current instructional technologies into the classroom.
• Provides students with meaningful feedback in a timely fashion.
• Holds required office hours.

Service and Professional Development:

• Actively participates in college, school, and program coordinators meetings,
• Serve on college and school committees.
• Serves as an active member on the ASL/Deaf Studies Advisory Committee.
• Contributes to student success by advising students from the point of their initial enrollment through graduation.
• Stays current with, and contributes to, developments in the various fields and disciplines within ASL and Deaf Studies.

Coordination:

• Recruits and recommends adjunct instructors for hire.
• Enhances the visibility of the ASL/Deaf Studies program by providing leadership and maintaining relationships with community partners.
• Effectively communicates with students by email, phone, online discussion boards, and face-to-face, as appropriate.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate records on student progress and academic achievement.
• Develops and implements course and program assessment of student learning outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in ASL or related field
• Proficiency in ASL and native or native-like signing skills
• Strong foundation of ASL pedagogy
• Extensive knowledge of Deaf culture
• Three years of full-time teaching experience in a college/university setting
• Administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications

• ASLTA certification (American Sign Language Teachers Association) or ASLPI score of 4.0 or higher (American Sign Language Proficiency Interview)
• Five years of ASL college teaching experience

Qualified Deaf applicants and/or those with native or near native-like skills and direct experience in the American Deaf community are strongly encouraged to apply.