OTC - Details - Adjunct Instructor- American Sign Language
JOB TITLE: ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR DEPARTMENT: ARTS, SCIENCES AND BUSINESS
SALARY RANGE: ADJUNCT SALARY CLASSIFICATION CHART FLSA: EXEMPT
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Dean and Department Chair or appropriate
campus/center dean
SCHEDULE DETAILS: This is a seated only position located in Springfield,
MO.
Position Summary
The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the instruction and management of
assigned classes, while remaining current in their discipline.
Essential Job Duties
Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline
standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college – approved
curriculum and resources.
Communicate and collaborate with full-time instructors in creating and
implementing course curriculum, objectives and materials.
Communicate student issues or concerns with appropriate personnel, while
maintaining student confidentiality. Incorporate pedagogical strategies
such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other
successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information
in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of
section 508 accessibility.
Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while
demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning.
This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official
departmental assessment.
Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and
initiatives.
Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
Comply with college policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 18
graduate credit hours in Deaf Studies, American Sign Language, ASL
Interpreting, Deaf Education, ASL Linguistics, or a related behavioral
discipline with a research focus on ASL.
Demonstrated ASL fluency through national or state interpreter
certification (level 4 or higher), or ASLPI rating of 4+, or SLPI rating
of Superior or higher.
Previous teaching experience using interactive teaching techniques.
Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning
excellence.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all
constituencies of a diverse community.
Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college
students.
Ability to work well with others.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such
as Microsoft Office Suite).
Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Experience with an online Learning Management System (LMS), such as
Blackboard or Canvas.
Participation in professional organizations related to teaching area.
Experience working within a collegiate setting.
Physical Requirements
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel;
and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move around and about their
area, and operate a computer as needed. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision.
OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY,
INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES,
INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS
POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR
OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED
JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED
DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
