Asst Prof

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.

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