Adjunct Faculty - American Sign Language (Deaf Studies Dept.)
Holyoke Community College

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach in-person day classes for the Deaf Studies Dept. for the Spring 2025 semester. Classes include, but are not limited to, first-year ASL courses. Because our staffing needs are for on-campus classes, only those candidates who can teach on campus should apply.
Under the direction of the Division Dean, Associate Dean, and Academic Department Chair Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting. The adjunct faculty shall forward the dean no later than the end of the first (1st) week of classes in each session a course syllabus.The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to: a.) Cooperative learning. b.) Experiential learning, c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.The adjunct faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s).The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by: a.) Focusing on student learning outcomes b.) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students c.) Becoming familiar with academic and social support.Making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.Maintaining the academic integrity of the college.Making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.Adjunct Faculty are expected to attend all schedule classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.The adjunct faculty member will work in collaboration with the Dept. Chair to strengthen the Deaf Studies program.

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Deaf related field; experience teaching ASL and/or Deaf Studies and native or near native fluency in ASL; Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body; Ability to teach in-person classes on the HCC campus.
PREFERRED: Masters degree in Deaf related field; ASLTA certification; experience using the TRUE + WAY American Sign Language curriculum; experience using technology for instructional and educational purposes.

Adjunct Faculty - MCCC Unit PositionCompensation:DCE Continuing Education scale salary; no benefits
Funding: Trust

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Interest (Cover Letter)
• Names, addresses, & telephone numbers of three professional references

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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