Instructor ASL/English Interpreting

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Jacksonville, FLORIDA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Instructor ASL/English Interpreting
Position Number 312630
Requisition Number B08562
Position Type Faculty 9-10 Months
Class Code
Time-limited through N/A
Type of Appointment Full-Time, Non-Tenure-Track
Faculty Position Sub-Type Regular
Length of Appointment 9 months
Internal Recruitment? No
Working Hours Varies
Department Leadership, School Counseling & Sport Management
Organization COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES
Division Academic Affairs - DIV
College College of Education and Human Services
Approved Hiring Salary Range $48,000 to Negotiable
Pay Basis Annually
Equal Opportunity
In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives
The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.
General Description / Primary Purpose
This full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position requires teaching a variety of courses in face-to-face, blended and online classes in the ASL-English Interpreting undergraduate degree program. Courses include, but are not limited to, foundational interpreting courses, ASL language courses, interpreting and translating methods courses, linguistics, and field experience courses. In addition to teaching, the instructor will work with program faculty and leadership in the areas of online, blended, and traditional course development and revisions in accordance with the standards of the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education, supervision of field experiences and internships, recruitment of students, and overall program support. In addition, this position requires participation in program, department and college service as appropriate for the level of position.

Essential Duties


Job Function
  • Teaching a variety of courses in the ASL/English interpreting program
  • Development and design of new courses and redesign of existing courses as needed
  • Supervision of field experiences and internships
  • Contributing to overall program activities such as recruitment of students
Percentage Of Time

Posting Detail Information


Marginal Functions
N/A
Required Qualifications
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Interpreting, Linguistics, ASL, Deaf Studies, or a closely related field.
  • Interpreter Certification (RID, AVLIC/CASLI, NAD IV-V) or experience as a consumer of interpreting services as a native user of American Sign Language.
  • Experience as a Deaf or hearing sign language interpreter.
  • Experience teaching interpreting, ASL, or Deaf studies courses at the college or university level.
  • Experience with online Learning Management Systems.
  • Experience teaching online or blended courses.
Departmental Requirements
Preference will be given to individuals who meet the required qualifications and also possess the following:
  • Native ASL fluency and skills
  • Experience designing and/or delivering online and/or blended courses in interpreting, ASL, or Deaf Studies
  • Certified Deaf Interpreter or experience working as a Deaf interpreter
  • ASLTA certification
  • Full-time experience teaching interpreting, ASL, or Deaf studies courses at the college or university level
  • Experience with, and commitment to, working with diverse populations
  • Expertise in curriculum design and program development
  • Ability and/or training to design and deliver online and blended courses
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion: In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie:UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Background Check: This position requires a level II background check, which includes fingerprinting. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification
Interpreter Certification (RID, AVLIC/CASLI, NAD IV-V) or experience as a consumer of interpreting services as a native user of American Sign Language.
Machines/Equipment used regularly
N/A
Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2024
Job Posting Date 09/28/2023
Application Review Date 11/03/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Point of Contact Information Denise Hester [email protected]
Hiring Official Jenifer Kane
Location if not Jacksonville N/A
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application in OASys at http://www.unfjobs.org and must upload all required documents to be considered for this position. Applicants must include list of names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references in their application (letters to be provided if hired). Once you finalize your completed application and have submitted the required documents, you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for this position for your records. If you have any questions about the university or the search process, contact Lori Kuhn-Hancock at [email protected]. If you have any questions about the position itself, contact Dr. Len Roberson at [email protected]. Applicants who do not apply on-line or do not upload all the required documentation will not be considered for this position.
Quicklink https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/25555


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