$6,178/month
Kellogg Rd at Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Whatcom Community College invites applications for part-time, adjunct faculty American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor to teach starting Fall quarter 2025. Whatcom Community College (WCC) is looking for candidates who strive to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students. WCC is focused on building a community of respect, sustainability and inclusivity through secure, welcoming, and engaging learning environments that encourage and support the academic and personal success of WCC students. Being a faculty member at Whatcom offers the opportunity to engage in the advancement of equitable student outcomes and the elimination of equity gaps. Faculty have regular opportunities for on-campus professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in workshops and learning communities. These opportunities contribute to professional advancement at the College, as well as personal growth. Responsibilities Expectations: -Proficiently use Canvas learning management system if teaching online course. -Develop curriculum and assess learning outcomes. -Provide student-centered equity-based instruction. -Availability to teach in in-person, online, and hybrid. -Align professional practices with the mission of WCC. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: -Master's degree in ASL, Linguistics, Deaf Studies or comparable program from an accredited university. -Certification from the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA). Preferred Qualifications: -Experience teaching ASL in-person. -Experience teaching ASL online. Salary: -$6,178.00 for fall quarter. Benefits: -Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter.) Start Date: -Fall quarter 2025-September 23rd, 2025 is the first day of the quarter. Application Due Date: -For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled. How To Apply A completed application consists of an online application and: -Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position. -Diversity statement that responds to the following question (1 page max). *Whatcom Community College has a strategic plan core theme to advance equity. Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees. -Current resume. -Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date. -List of five recent professional references with contact information. To apply please visit us at: https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info